Group Manager - Virtual Simulation & Design

What will you do?

At Powertrain Engineering you will contribute to the transformation of Volvo Group, transport industry and society in general.

As Group Manager for Product Design (CAD, GAE) and FEA simulation, you will be responsible to develop solutions based on Functionality, Materials, Manufacturing processes, Computer Aided Design Tools, Data and Virtual Simulations, contributing to deliver complete powertrain solutions (QDCFS - Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features and Sustainability), as contracted on product development initiatives. 

As part of Complete Powertrain department, you will work with various departments to identify opportunities and solutions, promoting integration and collaboration across the organization, within and outside Powertrain Engineering.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• For Design and Packaging: Developing standards, packaging studies, technical analysis to solve design issues, develop design solutions, design reviews, 3D printing, virtual & augmented reality and training and mentoring.
• For Virtual Simulation: Model development and validation, Integration of simulation tools, simulation results analysis and interpretation, reporting.

Your future team:

You will manage two teams, around 15 people, where innovation and Customer focus are solid attributes. It is highly expected that you manage and mentor the team, ensuring tasks will be completed on time and within budget, in parallel with the execution of a strong competence development plan.

Diversity of functions is a trademark of your future team and their stakeholders; Designers, Geometrical Architects and Virtual Simulation Engineers, interacting with Component and Systems Engineers, Application Engineers, Data Engineers, Materials Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Test Engineers, Project Managers and Suppliers.

You will be part of a global community within Design and FEA simulation, with members in all Volvo sites.

Who are you?

We expect you to be an experienced leader with a strong will to deliver results and develop teams. A positive mind set and “can do attitude” characterizes your personal profile. You understand that being accountable means driving activities inside as well as outside your own organization.

You enjoy balancing between strategic plans and short-term activities. You are comfortable in taking tough decisions, dealing with uncertainties, and standing up for the values of our company. You welcome new thoughts and ideas to challenge one another and yourself.

Education and Competences:

• Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or equivalent Engineering degree.
• Broad knowledge and experience in the automotive industry especially within the area of Powertrain.
• Leadership experience and competences related to people´s leading.
• Experienced in Product Development of automotive components.
• Good knowledge of Simulation tools.
• Good knowledge of Product Technical Design.
• Good Knowledge of PDM documentation.
• Good technical knowledge of the market and applications.
• Effective communication skills both in Portuguese and English.

What can we offer?

• Our daily work is performed in an international environment giving us the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from diverse cultures. You get an opportunity to collaborate with these colleagues in an exciting environment, which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Competence can be developed through an established competence and performance-based career path.
• Facilities, workspaces, equipment, systems and tools that allow agility, collaboration and productivity.
• A comprehensive total rewards package.

Ready for the next step?

If you believe developing solutions for the transport industry is for you, we look forward to meeting you.

Take the opportunity to join the exciting change journey Powertrain Engineering (PE) is embarking on, when creating the future powertrains for our customers as well as the future working place for our employees.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori

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.