Unit Manager - Valve Train Engine Development

Scania's R&D department is transforming to become part of TRATON Group R&D. TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation.

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.
 

 

Role Summary

The development of TRATON’s internal combustion engines is entering an exciting new phase. We have developed world-leading engines, gearboxes, and exhaust aftertreatment systems. Now we are scaling up the global industrial system, improving performance, adapting to upcoming emissions legislation, and launching products across new markets and brands within the TRATON Group.
 

Internal combustion engines will remain central to our portfolio for years to come. Our continued development is essential for reaching sustainability goals through reduced emissions, improved fuel consumption, and renewable fuels. Meanwhile, our way of working is transforming — we are increasing our ability to manage complexity, speed, and quality to meet future customer needs.

 

Job Responsibilities

As Unit Manager, you will lead the Valvetrain team responsible for the valve train on our common engine platforms – including components such as camshafts, rocker arms, valves, cam phasers, and compression release brakes. These systems open up new possibilities in how we control engine behavior and performance.
 

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of experienced engineers who value openness, collaboration and humor
• Balance long-term strategic development with fast decisions when production issues arise
• Drive innovative design and verification plans, constantly seeking to exceed expectations
• Work closely with production sites and suppliers around the world
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, from operators to top management
   

You will also be a key contributor in cross-functional forums, with tight interaction between R&D, production, purchasing, and project management — both on a strategic and operational level.

 

Who You Are

You are an inclusive and forward-thinking leader with a Master of Science in Engineering – preferably within Design, Materials Engineering or Production – and have several years of experience in leading technical development teams. You are confident making decisions in complex environments, and your coaching leadership style brings out the best in others. You will collaborate across functions and cultures and have strong communication skills in English.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

 

This Is Us

We are responsible for the valvetrain on TRATON’s common engine platforms – components that play a crucial role in the engine’s performance and sustainability. Our group is currently driving exciting development in new technologies, and we work closely with global colleagues across R&D, production, purchasing, and software. As our next manager, you will join a team that values technical curiosity, mutual support, and continuous development – in both people and products.
 

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation.

 

We Offer

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally. Benefits include wellness allowance, TRATON result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

 

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Please apply as soon as possible, screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests, aswell as a background check, are mandatory parts of the selection process for this position.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Legal Section Manager for Head of Engine Dynamics, Engine Development at Bernt Andersson, bernt.andersson@scania.com, phone +46 8 553 819 87
or former Unit Manager, Valve Mechanism, Andrew Spencer, Andrew.spencer@scania.com, phone +46 8 553 834 85


We look forward to your application!

 

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