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.
As Group Manager for Maintainability on site in Greensboro, North Carolina you will be leading the aftermarket input to development of new or improved transport solutions. In this role, you will lead a dynamic, hands-on engineering team with responsibility for all areas of the truck and all product ranges in North America. You will have the opportunity to act as the "voice of the customer" as it relates to developing advanced transport solutions for Mack and Volvo trucks. Together with your colleagues and co-workers you will find yourself in a global environment in delivering Maintainability solutions to customers using our products all over the world. The team you lead will follow processes and methodologies to deliver products and solutions.
You will be expected to lead the group effectively and manage deliveries in start cost, maintenance, and advanced engineering projects. You will also be key in driving change by continuously enforcing a Lean Engineering setup. In this position you will be part of the North America Aftermarket Technology Management Team and will report to the Aftermarket North America Director.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Lead the Maintainability Engineering team for assigned products and technologies in Greensboro, NC and Hagerstown, MD.
- Facilitate concept reviews, packaging studies, and gap analysis to ensure designs optimized for maintainability.
- Guide the team to build product and technology business cases to support concept selection optimized for maintainability.
- Coordinate with brands and uptime stakeholders to document customer needs (product targets).
- Support team in balancing maintainability cost requirements within all technology streams.
- Contribute to the global strategy development for maintainability within all Volvo Technology and Vehicle streams.
- Manage the budget and resource planning for the team short term and long-term goals.
- Actively drive change according to the global strategies and ways of working.
- Cultivate an Agile mindset in all team members where problems are embraced as welcome opportunities to adapt.
- Active leadership in the Global Maintainability Management Team, and Aftermarket North America management team.
- Build an effective and highly productive team with an expectation of on-time deliveries.
- Drive Continuous Improvement mindset amongst employees.
Your future team
Aftermarket Technology provides Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, VECV and partly Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Bus and Volvo Penta with the best possible solutions supporting their aftermarket business. Thanks to our deep technical, business and customer knowledge, we deliver solutions and services for the salesmen, the mechanics and parts personnel at dealerships and other service points such as Spare Parts Assortment, Parts Information, Diagnostics and Repair Information, Service Planning and supporting systems solutions and tools. In Aftermarket Technology we aim at securing that Volvo Group Truck vehicles can be easily maintained to secure uptime. Aftermarket Technology teams are working close to engineering functions as well as to end customers and are in Hagerstown, Greensboro, Lyon, Gothenburg, Curitiba, Bangalore and Brisbane.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- Excellent people skills and strong ability to inspire, develop and motivate individuals and teams.
- A strong customer focus and ability to use that understanding to develop great products.
- Networking skills, with the ability to interact with persons in different organizations and in different hierarchical levels.
- Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared goals / objectives.
- Courage and integrity with the capability of using these to make tough decisions.
- Strong leadership qualities that align with the Volvo values to champion the culture and promote diversity.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred
- 8-12+ years of related industry experience
- 3-5 years previous management with direct supervisory experience
- Experience from Product development preferred
- Experience working in a continental/global and cross functional organization
- Knowledge of the overall business fundamentals, customer needs and key players in the transportation industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- An organization that prioritizes employee's health and well-being.
- Working in an empowered team solving complex challenges.
- Opportunity to work with new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity.
- Competency development through the Volvo Engineering Career Path.
- Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
- Multiple electric charging stations for cars.
- Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday life easier including a cafeteria, chair massages, fitness center and fitness classes offered daily.
Ready for the next move?
If you are interested in new technologies such as E-mobility, Automation and Connectivity and excited about being a part of driving development of our future Mack and Volvo Trucks, then this could be a great opportunity for you. Apply today and join our team on this exciting journey!
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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.
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.
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