Manufacturing Engineering Assembly Fall Intern null

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Position Description:

Volvo is currently looking for students to work with their production teams as Manufacturing Engineering interns. As a valued member of their team within GTO, you will have the opportunity to work directly on production focusing on increasing efficiency and quality while utilizing your engineering education and continuous improvement mindset.  GTO’s goal is to contribute to your development, as well as provide an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry. 

Key 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 to reduce non-value-added activities.
• Designing tools & fixtures to support production.
• Assist with methods builds & mock-ups of new parts offline.
• Help stabilize the new line balance in stations with new work content.
• Assist in follow-up, reports and flow charts. 
• Participate in functional meetings.
• A good attitude & continuous improvement mindset are critical to performing daily activities in this engineering role.

About you

Who are you?

Internship Education and Program Requirements:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Engineering Degree.
• Preferred specializations are Manufacturing at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies before the start of the co-op. 
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid US Work authorization.

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.

Compensation & benefits 

The compensation for the role will range from $16.00 to $46.00 per hour.

They offer the following benefits to interns & co-ops:

• Housing assistance.
• Countless career opportunities.
• Internal mobility across their global organization.
• Training and personal development.
• In the transportation industry, they're shaping a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration, united by inclusiveness and empowerment.

Training & development

Throughout the internship, interns will gain hands-on experience in lean methodology, data analysis, quality improvement, and production process optimization while developing skills in project planning, continuous improvement, and tool design. You should be prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment; gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of engineering.

Career progression

At Volvo Group, it's not uncommon for interns to transition into longer-term roles upon completing their internships. Many interns have chosen to stay on, making their internship the beginning of a promising career journey with them. This opportunity makes a Volvo internship a valuable addition to your resume and a potential gateway to a fulfilling career with your company.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• volvogroup.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates.html#accordion-9fdbf1977d-item-45f2a32d6e
• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos