Development engineer

Role Summary

Defence Cab Development ESDC, under Scania BID Special vehicles, is looking for a development engineer to work in our S-order projects, from understanding the user demands to ideas to the final customer unique product.
You will have technical design lead for systems and parts in the cab, make layout investigations, suggest solutions and coordinate and coach a development team. Concept generating and leading the work to the final product are your most important responsibilities.

In this role you get the opportunity to contribute to something larger and your work will have a meaningful impact beyond the organization.

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will...

• Take part in both shorter customer projects and larger development projects.
• Interpret customer specifications to ideas and create concepts.
• If needed assist in detail design, mainly in steel and plastics.
• Plan and participate in testing the design solutions.
• Collaborate closely with our Group R&D functions (Traton) and other stake holders.
• Contribute with ideas to our technical road map.
• Monitor our competition and meet Defence customers to understand how they use our vehicles and what demands they have.

Who You Are

You are a self-driven person who can find a way forward without detailed instructions. You are seen as innovative and has a pragmatic view of how problems can be solved. Communication and team work come naturally to you. You are fine with practical work on complete vehicles.

We believe you have:

• A MSc/BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• + 4 years years of experience as a mechanical design engineer with experience in CATIA (or similar) and SimSolid /LS-Dyna.
• An experience in Cab Development.
• High competence in design of parts in sheet metal.
• Experience of creating concepts that have been industrialized.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and writing.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us

We adapt and develop parts and complete systems on military cabs, both for unprotected cabs and protected armored cabs. The protected cab itself is developed by us in close cooperation with other ESD teams, support functions and suppliers. Our team has plenty of experience in product development and military customer needs. The projects are fast and you will see the result of your work quickly.

We enjoy working together to deliver the best solutions in a challenging but also fun, open, supportive and agile environment. We solve problems with help of each other's skills and in cooperation with our cross functions.

Scania Offers

We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions.

With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, Scania supports your professional growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. Scania also arranges events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-07-22. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Stefan Jonsson, Hiring Manager, Stefan.Jonsson@scania.com

We look forward to your application!

Requisition ID: 31094

Number of Openings: 1.0

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Country/Region: SE

Location(s):
Södertälje, SE, 151 65

Required Travel: 0%

Workplace: On-site