Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Primary Purpose
The Chief Engineer, Vehicle Strategy & Integration is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, aligning and delivering the Australian vehicle engineering strategy. The role integrates vehicle architecture, customer adaptation, support functions and project execution to ensure locally relevant, commercially viable and technically robust solutions.
What you will do
The primary purpose of the Chief Engineer, Vehicle Strategy & Integration position is to lead the end‑to‑end vehicle strategy and integration for the Australian market, ensuring alignment between global platforms and local customer, regulatory and commercial requirements. You will drive execution excellence that supports business growth, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and own the Australian vehicle engineering strategy and technical roadmap
* Translate market, customer and regulatory requirements into engineering direction
* Lead maintenance product changes
* Oversee product readiness and engineering release quality
* Influence global product development to optimise local product‑market fit
* Complete vehicle integration
* Lead vehicle architecture and system integration across all Australian applications
* Own the end‑to‑end delivery of the technical roadmap for Australian vehicle ranges
* Manage planning, prioritization, and total backlog for all Australian vehicle ranges
* Ensure effective use of systems (Project office, Quest, quoting, PMR) for tracking, forecasting and reporting
* Project Management Engineering for start cost
* Ensure customer solutions are technically sound, commercially viable and scalable
* Deliver vehicle architecture and geometrical packaging
* Be the customer adaptation interface for GTT Brisbane
* Product structure oversight and preparation
* Interface with global stakeholders (BGL, GOT, GSO) to align on overseas deliveries
* Influence prioritisation and trade‑offs in a complex, matrixed environment
Who are you?
You will be a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for people development and a proven track record in product development and vehicle engineering.
Educational Qualifications
* Bachelor or Master of Engineering
Business Skills & Attributes
* At least 15 years’ experience of product development
* Solid knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements, vehicles and applications
* Experience in working in a global and cross‑functional organization
* Passionate about people development
* Courage and integrity; lead and act according to the Volvo values
* Excellent networking and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and planning skills
* Continuous improvement mindset
* “Go to Gemba” mindset
What’s in it for you?
* Negotiated salary based off candidate suitability and expertise.
* Opportunity to leverage a globally aligned and locally authentic icon. Work with international specialists to deliver locally tailored projects and initiatives.
* Benefits for applicable staff including access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members, education assistance, Service Awards, income protection, private health insurance, personal computer loans, option to purchase additional leave, additional superannuation, generous paid parental leave provisions and free onsite parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
* A strong commitment to living our values, safety and your health and wellbeing.
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