to be filled from: immediately

Your working environment

TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong, global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time-critical roadmap, deliver outstanding customer value, and drive innovation across our brands—Scania, MAN, INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness and position Group R&D as a key business partner within TRATON Group. We are now looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey, shaping the future of Group R&D.

Position Details

What kind of position/job is this? 
This is a full-time/permanent position within the TRATON R&D Germany
Where is the job located? 
The role offers the flexibility to be based in any of the locations where the TRATON Group R&D organization operates (Sweden, Germany, USA, Brazil), depending on the candidate’s preference and location

Who will I be reporting to? 

Functional reporting line – Sweden / EE Platform/System Engineering/Platform EE Architecture: Thomas Strange
Disciplinarian reporting line – Germany / EE Platform/System Engineering/Platform EE Architecture: Claus Hellberg

About us

At TRATON R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform the transportation. 

We see the individuality of our employees as a strength and welcome diverse applications from people with different backgrounds. If you need support during your application, please contact us.

Your tasks

• Responsible for initiating activities to handle risks regarding capacity within the VCT
• Lead and coach the VCT in continuous improvement based on TRATON thinking model and lean-agile principles & methods to effectively and efficiently deliver value
• Facilitate VCT events and other rituals to ensure adequate information for Flow and cross functional stakeholders (incl. Line Management) to be able to give feedback to VCT
• Facilitate Flow and manage work in progress backlog and capacity within the VCT. Keep track and communicate progress
• Coordinate execution of back logs & Ways of Working (WoW) topics, secure that Teams have necessary dialogue within and between VCT’s even outside own VCF
• Work actively to remove obstacles and waste, to improve flow performance
• Help Teams within VCT to ensure the Flow of cross functional deliverables and milestones according to OnePDP. Ensure agreed roadmap in an iterative way with continuous integration and short feedback loops

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 12 years of experience in product design/development and at least 6 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities

OR 

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 10 years of experience in product design/development and at least 6 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities 

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 8 years of experience in product design/development and at least 6 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities
• The ability to analyze and interpret complex data to make informed decisions and recommendations  
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in appropriate language(s) 
• Attention to detail: The ability to pay close attention to details and ensure accuracy in design and implementation 
• Strong leadership  
• Excellent organization skills  
• Experience of automotive industry 
• Agile ways of working 
• Driven and result oriented 
• Ability to collaborate effectively

Job information 

This position is with TRATON R&D Germany (department TGRPSP). 
Reference number: 3740  
Sabrina Dexl , +491724016059 , will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 
The contact person for the department is Fredrik Lindström
Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture. 
We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications. 

Recruiting Process
Recruiting process if selected: 30 min Teams Technical Screening with TRATON Hiring Manager or their team member, Cross Brand Interview, Candidate selection, Offer Phase

Cross-Brand Recruiting
By applying to this position, please be aware that we will share your CV in order to be able to conduct a group-wide recruiting process.

Resume and Interview
Application and interview language is English, no cover letter needed.

Application Period
Applications will be accepted until: May 23th, 2025