We're creating our own future. So are you.
At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make people’s lives less complicated, then we have the job for you.
Who We Are
Software Engineering at Volvo Cars is proud of being one of the most progressive players within Automotive in transitioning to a next generation electrical system for fast feature integration, always connected and getting better every day from real time data. All to give our customers freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way.
Are you excited by the challenge to ensure an always working system delivering improved value by SW to our customers? Then the role as Software Engineering Quality Leader is for you! You will join a team with great culture and collaboration and gain exposure to stakeholders and managers cross Volvo Cars. You will be part of our SW Execution team at Software Engineering Office, a team of highly skilled senior program and process managers, that are responsible for the complete SW deliveries and activities cross Engineering.
What You’ll Do
The Software Engineering Quality Leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across all developing units at Volvo Cars Engineering. This role involves identifying quality gaps, implementing strategic improvements, and ensuring product and organizational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.
You will lead SW&E/E quality work for our future and current products. Together in a team of unit quality leaders, for each functional unit at Engineering, you set the strategy and tactics to ensure quality cross platforms for the complete SW&E/E tech stack.
You will:
- Identify and analyze quality gaps in operations, processes, and product development, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Develop and implement quality improvement plans, monitoring progress and effectiveness.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a culture of quality and operational excellence and provide leadership and mentorship to the teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Report on quality metrics and key performance indicators to senior management and when needed drive larger quality issues for the complete SW&E/E product to resolution.
Who You Are
You have long and well acknowledged proven experience in quality leadership roles, preferably in automotive software development or a related industry. You have at least 10 years’ experience from embedded SW development.
You have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge and experience of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes including quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address quality gaps effectively and drive them to resolution.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Proficiency in software testing tools and techniques.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Share our commitment to develop world-class products with high precision!
How to Apply
Do not wait with your application! We will start the recruitment process immediately. We welcome your application by the 18th of Aug, 2024 at the latest. Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications over email.
For questions regarding the position please contact Hiring Manager Åsa Lavéno, via email asa.laveno@volvocars.com.
Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.
For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.
By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.