Plastic Design Engineer Eskilstuna

Volvo Group; Eskilstuna kommun; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 613,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Innovative design projects

Collaborative work environment

Focus on sustainability

Job summary

Volvo Group in Eskilstuna is seeking a Plastic Design Engineer to contribute to advanced product development and create innovative plastic solutions. The role involves designing parts like dashboards and collaborating across teams to enhance operator environments. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering and experience in plastic design.

Join us to directly impact operator comfort and productivity globally. Expect strong personal and professional growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic part design, preferably within automotive or mobile applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection, and design for assembly.
• Experience in designing parts and surface modelling is an advantage.
• Familiarity with engineering tools like CAD and PLM systems.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic parts such as dashboards, panels, and storage solutions.
• Collaborate with cab team and other functions globally.
• Support verification activities and improve existing solutions based on feedback.

Skills

Plastic part design

Manufacturing methods

CAD systems

Surface modelling

Material selection

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Plastics Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM systems

Job description

Plastic Design Engineer

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

At Volvo CE you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

With a product lifecycle mindset, you will create plastic solutions that balance design intent, technical performance, manufacturability, quality and cost, ensuring profitability for Volvo CE while strengthening our position as the number one choice for our customers.

Your responsibilities will include the design and development of plastic parts such as dashboards, panels, trims, consoles, storage solutions and other parts for the operator environment. You will work with concepts, packaging studies, CAD modeling, drawings, turning A surfaces into B surfaces and supplier interfaces throughout the development process. You will also support verification activities, tolerance investigations and continuously improve existing solutions based on customer feedback and production learnings. You will collaborate closely within our cab team and with other functions and colleagues around the world.

Your future team

We are a proud team developing cab solutions for Wheel Loaders and Articulated Haulers in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Our mission is to create the best operator environment in the industry – ensuring comfort, safety and productivity throughout long working days. Knowing that our work helps operators stay energized both on and off the job is something that motivates us every day. We adapt to changes around us and we are proactive and forward‑thinking to prepare for future technologies. We strongly believe that commitment, collaboration, continuous improvement and having fun at work are key to our success.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together.

We believe you have experience in plastic part design, preferably within automotive, off‑highway or other mobile applications. Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection and design for assembly and cost principles is highly valued. Experience in designing interior and exterior parts and surface modelling is considered a strong advantage. You are familiar with engineering tools such as CAD and PLM systems and feel comfortable working in a technical development environment.

As a person, you are structured, collaborative and solution‑oriented, with the ability to balance detailed engineering work with a broader system perspective. You are a strong communicator who enjoys working cross‑functionally in an international and multicultural environment. While you bring valuable experience to the team, you are also curious, eager to learn and motivated by continuous improvement.

You hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Plastics Engineering or a related field and have a few years of experience within plastic design. You enjoy working collaboratively, take ownership of your deliveries and see challenges as opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic part design, preferably within automotive, off‑highway or other mobile applications
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, material selection, design for assembly and cost principles
• Experience designing interior and exterior parts and surface modelling a strong advantage
• Familiarity with CAD and PLM systems
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Plastics Engineering or related field

What’s in it for you

• Work with advanced product development and innovative plastic design in a global organization
• A meaningful role where your designs directly impact operator comfort, safety and productivity around the world
• Strong opportunities for personal and professional growth – whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or explore new career paths across functions and globally
• Workplace that encourages curiosity, new ideas and continuous learning, where improvement is part of everyday work
• Chance to be part of Volvo CE’s transformation journey towards more sustainable and future‑oriented solutions

Ready for the next move? Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? Join us and help build the world we want to live in. We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

Last application day: 9th of August.

Location: on‑site in Eskilstuna.

In case you have questions contact:

Hiring Manager: Madelene Grunditz, Head of Operator Environment, [e-mail]