Manufacturing Engineering Co-op null

Your role

Main activities and responsibilities for this role:

• Use the knowledge of the workforce and current practices to innovatively introduce and implement new manufacturing processes, products and projects
• Perform data analysis and implement quality improvements
• Create standard operating procedures
• Develop dashboards utilizing tools such as Power BI to improve data visualization
• Develop cost effective engineering solutions with flexibility for product and volume changes, including fixturing and tooling development.
• Perform benchmarking and utilize best practices locally and globally throughout the engineering organization.
• Participating in industrial projects at all phases, including pre-studies, theoretical volume capacity scenarios, following up and monitoring activities, and gaining agreement from relevant stakeholders
• Listen to understand the needs of both internal and external customers
• Present ideas, problems, and solutions clearly in written and verbal communication
• Bring a good attitude and collaborate with a team mindset to creatively solve problems and deescalate any potential conflict
• Take initiative to foresee problems and take appropriate actions to minimize the risk of those potential problems
• Have a mind-set of continuous, focused improvements while having an overall perspective that embraces promoting a safe and clean working environment

About you

Requirements:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Engineering Degree. Preferred specializations are Industrial, Mechanical and Engineering Design at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week 
• Strong communication skills.

Critical competencies and experience:

• 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 manager, etc.
• Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, timely delivery on projects, assigned tasks, etc.
• Flexibility: Willing to perform a wide range of tasks, positive responds to changes in direction and priorities, and acceptance of new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Customer Focus
• Peer Relationships, Integrity and Trust
• Standing Alone, Action Oriented, and Perseverance

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $16.00 - $46.00 per hour. 

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

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

Training & Development

Volvo provides accessible training on a broad range of topics, including fundamental and role-specific subjects. All training programs are conducted through Volvo’s personalized and collaborative learning portal, Navigator, which accelerates competence development and engages interns in their learning and sharing journey. They also facilitate opportunities for mentorship with top business leaders and job shadowing experiences with other teams at Volvo.

Career Progression

It is not uncommon for interns to stay on once their internship is finished. Every year, Volvo welcomes 100+ graduates to their graduate trainee programs. They offer graduate programs that you can apply for, whether your interest is in Operations, IT, Finance, or Engineering. Their Volvo global graduate programs are tailored to meet your needs and designed to make you excel. Being offered one of the many opportunities, you get the chance to discover more about yourself and your aspirations for the future.

Source

• volvogroup.com/en/careers/working-at-volvo-group.html#3
• https://www.volvogroup.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates.html#1
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/working-at-volvo-group/corporate-university.html
• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos