Group Manager Chassis Equipment

Location: 

Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type:  Professional

 

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. 

Group Manager Chassis Equipment

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for innovation and sustainability? Do you thrive in a global environment where collaboration and cutting-edge technology drive success?

 

We are looking for a Group Manager for Chassis Equipment to lead our team in Sweden. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions within chassis components and systems while working closely with our global teams in India, France, and Brazil. You will play a key role in driving development, ensuring high-quality deliveries, and shaping the future of heavy-duty transportation.

What you will do

As Group Manager for Chassis Equipment, you will lead a team of skilled engineers dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions. You will be responsible for platform development within chassis equipment, ensuring that our technical solutions align with global standards and support Volvo’s sustainability ambitions. Your role includes securing high-quality deliveries for key components such as rear decks, fenders, tail lamp installations, and step ladders.

You will work cross-functionally to integrate chassis solutions into our trucks and collaborate with various stakeholders across the Volvo Group to ensure alignment with business strategies and technical roadmaps. A key part of your role will be to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

 

Your main responsibilities will include:

 

  • Leading and developing the team by creating an environment where people thrive, collaborate, and grow
  • Ensuring high-quality technical deliveries within Chassis Equipment by overseeing the development of key components
  • Driving platform development for chassis equipment, ensuring global alignment and identifying innovative solutions
  • Promoting sustainability as an integral part of product development, actively working towards greener solutions
  • Representing the team in technical discussions, securing alignment with business strategies and technical roadmaps

Your future team

You will be joining a diverse and highly skilled team of engineers who are passionate about developing world-class chassis solutions. Your team, based in Sweden, works closely with our global Chassis Equipment teams in India, France, and Brazil to develop technical solutions that meet the needs of different markets worldwide.

We believe in an open and inclusive culture where teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning are essential to success. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to develop innovative solutions that support the transition towards greener transport.

Who Are You? Could We Be the Perfect Match?

To succeed in this role, you are an experienced leader with a strong technical background and a passion for developing both people and products. You thrive in an international environment and enjoy working with complex technical challenges.

You have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent and proven leadership experience in a technical field. Your ability to plan and drive strategies, foster innovation, and lead teams effectively makes you a strong candidate for this role. Experience in automotive product development, particularly within heavy-duty vehicles and chassis solutions, is essential.

 

Additionally, you bring:

 

  • A deep understanding of chassis solutions, including failure modes, production processes, testing, and interactions with other vehicle systems
  • Experience with verification and validation methodologies, such as virtual analysis, simulation, data analysis, testing, FMEA, and material analysis
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, allowing you to collaborate effectively across teams and regions
  • Confidence in decision-making and the ability to lead complex technical discussions

Ready for the next move?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we look forward to your application. The last day to apply is April 6th.

 

For questions or more information, please contact:

 


Paulo Varella – Section Manager Chassis Structure & Equipment,  paulo.varella@volvo.com


We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

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.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering
Organization:  Group Trucks Technology
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  19081

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.