Chief Engineer - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bangalore, IN, 562122
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
This is us, your future colleagues
Vehicle Engineering is a global function within Volvo Group Trucks Technology, responsible of developing vehicles for the Truck Brands within the Volvo Group. As Product Owners of all Volvo Group trucks, we plan and develop components, systems, and services which we integrate in the vehicles in an optimal way.
Our organization is spread to all main GTT sites, closely located to each Truck Brand respectively and our various markets. We are passionate about product development, pushing the industry transformation towards sustainable and efficient transport solutions. As a solution provider, we take a clear cross-functional lead among the Truck functions, driving the development of the future offering and securing customer satisfaction. We are open minded, curious to learn and committed to make the changes needed to stay ahead. We are dedicated to contributing to a prosperous and sustainable society.
We are now looking for a Chief Engineer to lead Electrical and Electronics engineering department in Bengaluru. Are you ready to join us?
What you will do
As Chief Engineer you will take the complete ownership of Electrical engineering department deliveries with strong customer focus. You are responsible to secure technology development and installation of the technical areas for Electrical Power Protection & Distribution, HMI switches & Sensors, Wiring harness & connectors. You are also a role model in collaboration and leadership
- Lead the Electrical Engineering department providing clear purpose, strategic direction and guidance to the team.
- Take charge of department's budget and resources planning and managing the budget considering both current and future needs.
- Ensure assigned projects/tasks are delivered on time and with right quality.
- Provide technical guidance & support to engineering teams during development stage and issue resolution.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvements in the team and implement engineering best practices in Wow/tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Drive engineering excellence and innovation by accelerating the competence growth of the team to secure the transformation towards advanced, sustainable technologies.
- Actively participate in the global engineering community by sharing knowledge and insights.
- Maintain a network globally within Electrical Engineering across all sites and build trust at all levels.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we expect you to be an experienced leader with a strong will to deliver results and develop teams. You are comfortable in taking difficult decisions, dealing with risks and uncertainties and standing up for the values of our company. You welcome new thoughts and ideas to challenge the status quo. You have a good global business understanding and think divergently about new ways of doing things.
- You are holding a master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering
- You have at least 10 years of work experience in automotive product development, with at least 3 years in development of components and systems, or project management.
- You have a successful track record of at least 5 years in inspiring, motivating and leading high performing teams as line manager, leading people or leading leaders.
- Continuous improvement mindset and ability to work in a highly cross functional environment.
- Management, direction setting, negotiation and decision-making skills.
- You are a proficient communicator, networker and team player and you enjoy working in a multi-cultural, matrix organization.
- You have an innovative and positive mindset, are open to change and able to establish common objectives.
- You foster inclusive and diverse teams where open dialogue and collaboration is natural and where difficult issues are faced with courage and integrity.
What’s in it for you?
Vehicle Engineering is built on solid foundations, group-wide competences and with purpose-driven leadership where respect and commitment are key values. We always encourage people to take individual responsibility and we offer exciting and challenging assignments in a highly innovative and complex environment.
The position offers excellent opportunities for you to use your own initiative. We strongly believe that high performance comes from a collaborative, inclusive and playful environment.
Does it sound energizing and challenging? Are you eager to contribute to the development of our future in a passionate and collaborating environment? We look forward to receiving your application!
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.