Design Engineer at JTEKT Column Systems AB

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Then this recruitment position might be for you! JTEKT Column Systems AB is a leading system supplier that develops, produces, and sells adjustable steering columns, telescopic shafts, and valves to the top manufacturers of trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery in Europe. We are the market leader for steering columns for heavy vehicles in Europe, a position we have achieved through innovative product development and efficient production. With approximately 160 employees and a turnover of 45 MEUR, we are part of the global JTEKT group, a world-leading system supplier to the automotive industry. We operate according to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer with us, you will be responsible for developing products according to customer requirements and contributing improvement suggestions based on your experience. Your main responsibilities include:

• Development of product concepts and detailed product design based on customer requirements and specifications.
• Participation in meetings and activities to ensure continuous improvements.
• Management of D-FMEA, product specifications, test specifications, and other technical documents.
• Support to test and measurement labs with testing, analysis, and reports.
• Creation of documentation for prototypes and support to production during design and improvement work.
• Communication with customers and suppliers to ensure technical solutions and quality.

You will work closely with other functions and contribute ideas and solutions in teams to develop innovative and cost-effective products.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• At least a 3-year university degree with a technical focus or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in design, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience working in projects.
• Solid knowledge of Catia V5 and preferably SmartTeam or similar.
• Knowledge in mechanics, and preferably basic knowledge in mechatronics or electronics.
• Experience with calculations and simulations as well as IATF 16949 is a merit.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form.
• Good IT skills.

Personality

To succeed in this role, it is important that you are communicative and socially skilled, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both colleagues and external parties. You are driven and results-oriented, take ownership of your tasks, and work independently to achieve set goals. Your problem-solving ability is combined with a structured approach and a strong quality awareness. Additionally, you have an innovative and technically oriented mindset, which allows you to contribute creative and sustainable solutions.

Our Offer

We are in an exciting phase where we are transitioning to the next generation of products and production with a focus on new technology, digitalization, automation, electrification, and AI. Here, you will have a central role with short decision-making paths and great opportunities to influence and deliver results. We offer a dynamic and international work environment where you will have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally by taking on extensive challenges within the automotive industry. You will be an important part of our team of 4 people and will work with varied and challenging tasks within product development. We offer collective agreements, pension agreements, six weeks of vacation, and wellness/massage. You will report to the General Manager, Development & Design. The position is located in Eskilstuna.

Application

We are collaborating with Addilon in this recruitment. Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) as soon as possible via the link below. Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Questions about the position can be answered on weekdays from 9:00 to 10:00, 010 207 43 20.

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