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Volvo Group Expert Product Engineer, Special Vehicle Development in Macungie, Pennsylvania
Expert Product Engineer, Special Vehicle Development
Location:
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409Macungie, PA, US, 18062
Position Type: Professional
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.
What you will do
As a technical leader within our Special Vehicle Development (SVD) Team, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering advanced mechanical solutions for our next-generation heavy-duty trucks. Your work will directly impact specialized vehicle performance, durability, and compliance across diverse applications. In this role, you will:
Design mechanical systems and components that meet complex functional, geometric, stylistic, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and support mechanical engineering activities across your area of expertise.
Take active ownership of the delivery process, ensuring integration of cross-functional inputs and system readiness.
Align design work with broader business objectives, ensuring solutions contribute to company targets.
Contribute to the development of product and system roadmaps, helping to shape the future of our special vehicle offerings.
Build and maintain strong networks within the organization and with external partners.
Drive innovation and support business development initiatives that unlock new value in the heavy-duty and special vehicles space.
Lead the development of specialized vehicle solutions, balancing technical excellence with product strategy.
Your future team
Our team, Special Vehicle Development (SVD), is an Engineering and Project Management department within Volvo Group Trucks Technology’s Vehicle Engineering function. We support business development of our brands on a local basis by providing suitable engineering support for vehicle customization and low volumes niche vehicles development.
Our mission includes satisfying the needs of our customers while meeting quality requirements, time to market, features, and cost targets at complete vehicle level.
We achieve this by:
Focusing actions and projects to fill customers’ demands
Providing solutions to complex tenders and support unique brand offer
Installing alternative driveline and fuel economy solutions
Who are you?
You are a mechanical engineering professional with a strong track record in the commercial vehicle or heavy-duty truck industry. Your deep understanding of mechanical systems, strategic thinking, and ability to lead across functions make you a go-to expert for complex development challenges.
In this role, you will bring:
10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and product development, ideally within heavy-duty vehicles or specialized truck applications.
Proven expertise in driving complex engineering projects from concept through production.
Ability to mentor, coach, and guide colleagues across disciplines and experience levels.
A T-shaped profile—either with deep specialization in a mechanical domain or as a highly capable generalist.
Ability to gain the trust of others through building a reputation as a subject matter expert and trusted technical advisor across the organization.
Experience contributing to and shaping roadmaps and strategies aligned with evolving industry demands.
Strategic thinking and the ability to link technical work to business goals and long-term product value.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for cross-functional teamwork and innovation.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
Competitive base salary + company bonus pay structure.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others.
401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution.
Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holidays and volunteering hours.
Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more.
In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:
An inclusive organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being.
Volvo Group University for professional and personal development.
A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities.
Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
Competency development through established competence based career pathing.
Multiple automotive electric charging stations.
Bike racks, walking paths, outdoor dining/seating.
Employee discounts and perks.
Ready for the next move?
Apply today and join our team on this exciting journey!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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: 20688
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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