Director Complete Powertrain F/H, Saint-Priest

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.

Do you recognize yourself as an engaged team player with great leadership skills? Are you looking for new challenges and growth by leading the technical transformation towards sustainable products? Are you ready to become a part of a management team responsible for delivering Propulsion systems?

Who are we? We, Powertrain Engineering France, are proud product owners of Medium Duty engines, conventional and electrical axles. We secure our customers' successes by leading the way and delivering world-class products and services.

We work as one development team: supporting each other to secure delivery according to the decided product plan, and we proactively recommend new technologies for future customer needs. We are looking for a Director for the Complete Powertrain department within Powertrain Engineering France.

Your mission and responsibility? As Complete Powertrain Director, your mission is to manage and drive the development of complete products for the Medium Duty Platform, conventional axles, and electrical axles for the full Volvo Trucks platform. You will develop a true collaboration with other Complete Powertrain teams within the PE global organization with the ambition to develop common tools and methods but also share some engineering developments.

You will lead an experienced team of approximately 65 employees and be an important member of the Powertrain Engineering France leadership team. You will report to the Vice-President Powertrain Engineering France. Your mission:

• Drive & manage engineering & cross-functional projects (Medium duty engine & transmission, conventional & electrical axles)
• Maintain and improve the quality of serial products under your responsibility
• Develop & manage Verification & Validation plan for all complete products
• Drive the optimization of complete products by developing efficient software & design solutions
• Drive development of Data as a product and overall GSP simulation
• Manage key partnerships
• Innovate by developing new methodologies, ways of working, and simulations to improve our performance, quality, and development lead-time
• Drive the teams according to sustainable objectives (CO2 reductions, recycled and sustainable components & systems)
• Deploy and deliver a competence & resource workforce plan to develop a high-performing team in line with the technology shift
• Secure an attractive and collaborative place to work

Who are you? Are we a perfect match? We expect you to be an inspiring leader with a strong will to deliver results and develop high-performing teams.

A positive mindset and “can-do attitude” characterize your personal profile. You understand that being accountable means driving activities inside as well as outside your own organization. You are passionate about developing people and building effective teams.

You enjoy balancing between strategic plans and short-term activities. You are business, customer, and solution-oriented, committed to deliveries, with a focus on simplicity, accountability, and empowerment. You grow your team through diversity and inclusiveness.

Global and cross-functional collaboration are your assets on the road to success. You have a holistic view, show managerial courage and you are able to lead your team to achieve continuous improvements. As Complete Powertrain Director, you are expected to have:

• Master's degree in science or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of Propulsion solutions
• Proven leadership experience within the automotive industry (leading leaders)
• Strong business mindset & customer focus
• Cross-functional knowledge

Apply today to start your journey with us and join a team that values innovation, creativity, and personal growth! We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

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.