Group Design Leader - ALTEN Sweden

Group Design Leader

Group Design Leader

ALTEN is now looking for an experienced engineer and design leader to strengthen our team within Seats development. We are looking for someone who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by tackling hard, challenging assignments.

 

Your role

As a Component Owner/Design Leader (GDL) in the Seats domain, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating design work, driving technical solutions and managing requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will:

  • Take ownership of component responsibility and lead design activities within seats
  • Manage and balance technical complexity, cost and timing in demanding projects
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across development, manufacturing and suppliers
  • Handle and secure large cost responsibilities, ensuring both performance and business goals are met
  • Be part of a growing, skilled team at ALTEN working closely with world-leading OEMs

Your profile

  • Previous experience as a GDL (Group Design Leader/Component Owner)
  • Strong ability to handle complexity and thrive in challenging projects
  • A background as a seat engineer or seat design engineer is highly meritorious
  • Experience from VCC (Volvo Cars) as GDL is a strong advantage
  • Proven ability to handle large budgets and cost responsibility
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and influence stakeholders

 

Why ALTEN?

At ALTEN, you will be part of a highly skilled team working with some of the most exciting projects in the automotive industry. We offer a culture where you can grow, challenge yourself and make a real impact in projects that shape the vehicles of tomorrow.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest consulting companies within Engineering, IT and Life Sciences with over 54,000 employees in more than 30 countries. We’re a global actor with a local presence with 1400 committed colleagues in offices from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the product development chain of the most prestigious companies in sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Manufacturing, Public Sector and Life Sciences.

 

For four years in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen, an award for employers that offer unique career and development opportunities.

Job info
13/10/2025
Gothenburg
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ALTEN Sweden
About ALTEN
 
For four years in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen, an award for employers that offer unique career and development opportunities.