Director, Product Safety & Certification

Location:

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.

What you will do

As Director of Product Safety & Certification, your main responsibility is to lead the organization by securing efficient contributions to the development and maintenance of our products in the North American segments. This includes maintaining 100% compliance with the North American regulatory agencies overseeing product safety and managing all aspects of product safety defect analysis and reporting.

In this role, you will lead the Product Safety & Certification group deliveries, respecting budget, delivery time, and quality. Your team manages product safety defect determinations and mandatory reporting, certification plans within ongoing projects, and certification compliance deliveries. The team is also expected to provide expertise in regulatory requirements and reports compliance status to various management levels in the organization. To complete these tasks, you will actively work with your counterparts within the Technology, Purchasing and Operations functions, as well as the representatives from the Volvo and Mack Truck Brands and Regulatory Authorities to address complex technical challenges.

Your future team

In this position you will lead and manage a team of highly skilled Product Safety Investigators, Certification Engineers, and Product Regulation Specialists whose primary mission is to work closely with the regulatory agencies and securing our products are continuously compliant to Product Safety regulations. You will be responsible for the development of the team to support future challenges contributing to the deliveries of product updates according to quality, delivery, cost and feature targets.

You will be an important member of CV USA Management Team as well as our global certification networks.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• A holistic approach when facing complex challenges.

• Strong business and strategic mindset with focus on simplicity, accountability and empowerment.

• Ability to work cross-functionally building strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Passion for creating engagement in teams.

• Inspirational leader who develops people as well as technologies.

• High ambitions and excitement around continuous self-development.

• Capability to operate a strong Customer focused organization on a global level.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an Engineering or technical discipline is required.

• Supervisory experience as Manager with direct reports

• 15+ years of Product Development experience in the transportation industry

• Experience working with certification of products.

• Proven experience in team development and interest in how each person can contribute to the team.

• True interest in our products and preferably commercial driver license for truck and trailer.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• An organization the prioritizes employee's health and well-being.

• Working in an empowered team solving complex challenges.

• Opportunity to work with new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity.

• Competency development through the Volvo Engineering Career Path.

• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.

• Multiple electric charging stations for cars.

• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday life easier including a cafeteria, chair massages, fitness center and fitness classes offered daily.

Ready for the next move?

If you are interested in working with the complete vehicle in a wide range of different product changes and with a view of the complete transport solutions, then this might be a perfect position for you. Apply today to join our team facing exciting challenges with a great purpose and impact within the Volvo Group!

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category: Technology Engineering

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 11756

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro