Design Engineer – Chassis components front

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Be a part of Scania with a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to technical projects concerning chassis components, finding new ways to improve products, methods, and processes with focus on modularity. You must thrive in a high paced environment and help conceive and develop exciting and innovative designs as well as supporting current products on the field with quality issues.

Chassis components front is a department within Scania R&D comprised of 13 design engineers that have the responsibility of the design of Chassis front and are situated at the Scania Technical Centre in Södertälje.

You will be expected to: 

• Be involved in the conceptual and implementation stages of new products and as part of a cross-functional team create innovative designs and help optimise those components with regards to strength, weight and cost. 

• Cooperate with test engineers, production engineers and styling, taking your conceptual sketches to production-ready parts.
• Discuss and negotiate with suppliers on project plans and manufacturability.
• Create drawings using GD&T, prepare reports and presentations, and effectively communicate your findings within various forums.
• Benchmark and analyse competitors with regards to chassis components.

What we can offer you:

• A dynamic workplace with varied and challenging work assignments. We focus on a collaborative environment where everyone participates in driving projects forward. As a new employee you will receive the full backing and support from all team members.
• Continual improvement and professional development of employees is a priority for us. The further education of employees, via both internal and external courses, is encouraged and supported.
• Whatever your professional aspirations are, Scania’s varied and numerous career development pathways can help you achieve them.

Requirements: 

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
• Create and interpret drawings and specifications.
• 3D CAD experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills as the network of contacts is extensive and varied.
• Experience with parts manufacturing methodologies and processes is meritorious,