Chief Engineer - Vehicle Integration and Strategy
Curitiba, BR, 81260-900
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.
About us
At Vehicle Engineering LAm, we are dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable transport solutions. Our team is passionate about shaping the future of the transport industry and making a positive impact on society. We value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive our success.
What you will do
As the Chief Engineer - Vehicle Integration and Strategy, you will lead a dynamic team of around 50 engineers, supported by three Group Managers.
You will be responsible for overseeing the development of trucks for the Latin American market, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Vehicle Integration and Strategy team to secure a complete offer of trucks for the Latin American market.
- Managing product roadmaps, project pre-studies, and product development projects.
- Ensuring excellent engineering documentation, data analytics, and CAE simulations.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Verification & Validation, Aftermarket, Purchasing, Technology,
- and Powertrain, to bridge Vehicle Engineering and other areas in product development.
Who you are
We are looking for a visionary leader with a strong background in engineering and a passion for innovation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Production).
- Extensive experience in product development, preferably in the automotive or transport industry.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create high-performing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- A deep understanding of product development processes and customer requirements.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Portuguese is a plus.
Why Join Us?
At Vehicle Engineering LAm, you will be part of an agile and approachable organization with skilled product teams consisting of passionate people. We work in an optimistic atmosphere, where knowledge sharing and openness are key characteristics.
With us, you will have:
- A diverse, friendly, and open-minded team on your side, always providing the support needed to manage tasks and deliveries.
- Exciting opportunities to grow and develop yourself together with your colleagues.
- The chance to work in an international environment with colleagues around the globe.
- A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity, allowing you to bring your full authentic self to work and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm Propostio
At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.
We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
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.