Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Design Engineer for Wheel End Parts

Company description: Your future team

The Chassis organization operates in global, cross-functional environments where technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration are key to success. We share a common focus on transforming requirements into sustainable solutions through data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and end-to-end ownership, while building long-term competence and business value. Our team of 12, a mix of engineers, analysts, and XFTLs (cross-functional team leaders), focuses on chassis components, specifically wheel-end systems, and works closely with global development teams and related engineering functions to deliver robust and integrated solutions. We hold product ownership for Disc-Brake, Actuators, pads, and complete Hub assembly, and we're also responsible for Rims and Tyres strategies.

Job description:

How you'll contribute

As a design engineer with interest in analysis, you will contribute to the development of our Mechanical brake system by performing calculations for heat, durability, and wear. You will apply technical expertise, analytical methods, and engineering judgement to solve complex problems, and correlate your analytical results with testing and operational data to ensure robust solutions. By combining data-driven strategic support with hands-on project execution, you will help turn business needs into scalable digital and operational improvements, supporting compliance with future emissions legislation while improving customer uptime and sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

Create and design parts with input from owned perform calculations, modeling, simulations, and validation activities to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.

Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making.

Translate needs, requirements, or findings into actionable improvements and deliverables.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and a wide range of stakeholders.

Drive development, improvement, and implementation activities from concept to verified results.

Communicate findings, recommendations, progress, and outcomes, while maintaining clear documentation and taking ownership of assignments to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore, and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity, and take ownership of your own development and growth. With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team.You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights, and supporting the development of others.

We hope that you have a genuine interest in engineering calculations and simulations related to durability, thermal performance, and flow characteristics, and you're curious to deepen your knowledge of wheel-end systems, disc brakes, and simulation-driven development, even if you're still building that expertise.

Requirements:

You have a Masters in Mechanical, Automotive or Industrial Engineering, or in a related field with a strong digital/analytical exposure.

You have, through work experience, thesis work, projects or internships, exposure to disc brake and wheel-end systems, chassis development, or vehicle dynamics.

Experience in Python

Some sort of exposure or experience with CAD tools, for example Creo or similar

Interest in leading others and technical areas

To qualify for the Graduate program, you:

Have completed a master's degree prior to the start of the program but not more than 3 years ago.

Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting, excluding part-time work during studies.

Are fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments

What's in it for you?

Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027, and you will be offered a permanent position at TTI with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg.

Read more about the Graduate program here

An opportunity to work with the latest technology.

An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.

Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.

A competitive salary and permanent position from day one.

Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.

The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.

The application process

The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.

Last day to apply: 22.11.26

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.