Position Description Summary
Provide technical engineering expertise, supervision, leadership, and direction to process truck orders and develop new customer adaptation solutions in the Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics section; which supports the Mack Highway, Construction, and COE (Cab Over Engine) vehicle ranges within the Customer Engineering department.
Core ResponsibilitiesDevelop customer adaptation technical solutions and provide guidance and direction to designers to fulfil customer orders
Establish and maintain technical networks with respective engineers in the core engineering departments
Provide technical supervision and leadership for order processing and customer adaptation solutions to satisfy customer orders
Oversee engineering activities including technical training, instruction, and/or guidance to designers and engineers within area of responsibility
Utilize all systems available to plan, manage, and effectively work customer orders
Interface with other group leaders, engineers, and designers in the department for supporting, synchronizing, and successfully executing customer adaptation solutions
Evaluate incoming orders for content and order complexity to determine customer adaptation status
Monitor and manage outgoing order quality through quality systems and metrics
Provide technical support and assistance to the truck assembly factory
Provide technical back-up for the engineers in the section
Serve as a deputy to the engineering manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the engineering section
Perform tasks and duties for the engineering manager during his/her absence
Support company policies and abide by the Mack-UAW contract language
Approve time reporting for designers in the work group
Critical CompetenciesKnowledge of chassis design principles and assembly manufacturing processes for Class 8 heavy duty trucks or related product
Problem solving and decision making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational agility
Change facilitation
Ability to work independently
Ownership and accountability
Developing direct reports
Building effective teams
Integrity and trust
Business acumen
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of engineering documentation systems
Process oriented and results driven
Project management skills
Proven ability to multitask simultaneous projects to successful conclusion
Self-starter
Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
Organization skills
Risk management
Minimum Education and ExperienceBachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
Preferred 5 or more years of experience in a related Engineering or Manufacturing manager or supervisor role.
Travel Required (maximum) Occasional
Last application date
30-Nov-2015
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About this companyThe Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment and drive systems for marine and industrial applications. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial services.
Our customers are active in more than 180 countries worldwide, mainly in Europe, Asia and North America. Group sales of products and services are conducted through both wholly owned and independent dealers. The global service network handles customer demand for spare parts and other services.
The Group has about 120,000 employees, production facilities in 19 countries, and sales activities in some 180 countries.
