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About Volvo

Volvo Group has been a pioneering force since 1927, reshaping global transportation with sustainable solutions, spanning trucks, buses, and infrastructure services. With a workforce exceeding 100,000, they ignite prosperity by seamlessly connecting people and goods, sparking innovation across diverse industries and communities.

Your Role

Volvo Group seeks Fall 2024 interns for Digitalization and Continuous Improvement roles within production teams. Offering a dynamic environment, interns will engage in VPS aspects, focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality. With GTO's support, interns will gain valuable experience in engineering and continuous improvement, fostering personal and professional growth in the manufacturing industry.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drive lean methodology
• Data Analysis and Quality Improvement
• Data analysis focuses on standards and repeatability
• Quality and production process review and improvements
• Help facilitate continuous improvement and identify opportunities on your own to implement
• Participate in project planning, implementation and improvements
• Works with the production teams on Problem Solving tools
• Assist with Plant Summer Shutdown planning activities
•  Help build Training Material on Problem Solving
• Assist in follow-up, reports, and flow charts.  Participate in functional meetings.
• Good attitude & continuous improvement mindset are critical to performing daily activities in this engineering role

Training & Development

Interns in Digitalization and Continuous Improvement at Volvo Group will learn to drive lean methodology, conduct data analysis for quality improvement, and participate in project planning and implementation. With hands-on experience and guidance from GTO, interns will develop problem-solving skills and contribute to process enhancements, fostering personal and professional growth in engineering within the manufacturing industry.

Salary & Benefits

For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.

They also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

• Housing assistance
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development

Career Progression

Volvo Group prioritizes career progression, offering employees diverse personal and professional growth opportunities. Through personalized development plans, regular feedback, and access to resources like Volvo Group University, individuals are empowered to steer their careers while receiving ample support and guidance.

Work-Life Balance

At Volvo Group, prioritizing work-life balance is paramount, focusing on respecting personal time and offering flexible arrangements tailored to individual needs. The company fosters a healthy work culture through diverse initiatives like flexible hours, parental leave, and on-campus services. Additionally, Volvo Group is dedicated to supporting employees' mental health by providing resources and awareness programs, aiming to enhance well-being and performance within the organization.

Culture & Vibe

Immerse yourself in the Volvo Group's dynamic work culture, where innovation and collaboration converge to create a vibrant atmosphere. The fusion of diverse talents and a shared commitment to excellence generates an electric vibe that propels them toward collective success. At Volvo, every day is an opportunity to be part of a forward-looking community that values growth, respect, and the thrill of pushing boundaries.

About You

Critical Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Provide accurate data and reports that are pertinent to the team’s tasks.
• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
• Communication: Listen effectively, transmit information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback from experienced engineers, project managers, etc.
• Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, timely delivery on projects, assigned tasks, etc.
• Flexibility: Willing to perform a wide range of tasks, positive responses to changes in direction and priorities, and acceptance of new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.

Education and Program Requirements:

• Applicant must be pursuing a Data Science and Analytics Degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies before starting the internship. 
• Fall interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid US Work authorization.

How to Apply

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Sources

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• jobs.volvogroup.com/job
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/job-openings
• volvogroup.com/en/about-us
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/working-at-volvo-group
• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos