Head of Virtual Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Volvo CE is seeking a Head of Virtual Manufacturing to lead global strategy and development in simulation, AI, and digital technologies for future industrial competitiveness. This role involves leading a team, fostering collaboration, and driving transformation to integrate virtual verification into product industrialization and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a small team of Virtual Manufacturing specialists while fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
Define the global strategy, roadmap and priorities for Virtual Manufacturing and drive adoption across the organization.
Identify and prioritize opportunities where Virtual Manufacturing can create business value at scale.
Drive the application of simulation and virtual solutions across product verification, automation, ergonomics and production flows.
Establish scalable ways of working, enabling both standardization and innovation.
Translate business needs into requirements for digital capabilities, information models and future solutions.
Partner closely with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Technology and Digital teams to ensure strong integration across the value chain.
Build capabilities, strengthen competence development and promote knowledge sharing across the global Virtual Manufacturing community.

Requirements

Leadership experience within Manufacturing Engineering, industrialization, digital manufacturing or a related field.
Experience developing people, competencies and high-performing teams or networks.
A proven ability to lead and influence across functions, organizations and geographies, both with and without formal authority.
Strong strategic and systems thinking combined with a pragmatic approach to execution.
Experience defining strategies, roadmaps and portfolios that create measurable business value.
A solid understanding of Virtual Manufacturing, simulation and model-based manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of industrial processes, digital technologies and the opportunities created by AI.

Desired Qualifications

Curiosity, learning agility and an interest in exploring future ways of working and manufacturing.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing at Volvo CE.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Make a difference on a global scale.
Occasional Travel

Skills

AISimulation

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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