Plastic Design Engineer Eskilstuna

Volvo Construction Equipment; Eskilstuna kommun; On-site; SEK 377,358 - 566,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for personal growth

Encouragement for continuous learning

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment is looking for a skilled designer specializing in plastic parts. You will design and develop components such as dashboards and trims for our cab solutions. Your role involves engaging in concepts, CAD modeling, and collaborating with teams worldwide to ensure optimal product performance.

This position promises strong career growth opportunities within a supportive team at our facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden, where innovation and sustainability drive our mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic part design within automotive or mobile applications.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as CAD and PLM systems.
• Ability to work in a technical development environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic parts for the operator environment.
• Conduct packaging studies and CAD modeling.
• Support verification activities and improve existing solutions.

Skills

Plastic part design

Knowledge of manufacturing methods

Material selection

Design for assembly

Surface modelling

CAD systems

PLM systems

Education

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

Product Development

Plastics Engineering

Job description

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?

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.

What’s in it for you

At Volvo CE, you’ll be part of something bigger, shaping sustainable transport solutions together with skilled and passionate colleagues. Your work will have a real impact, contributing to operator comfort, safety, and productivity around the world.

A supportive and caring team culture where collaboration, knowledge sharing and wellbeing are prioritized.

The opportunity to 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 across 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.

A workplace that encourages curiosity, new ideas and continuous learning, where improvement is part of everyday work.

The 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.