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Your role

What you will do:

Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) is the truck industrial entity within the Volvo Group responsible for Truck manufacturing, including Cab & Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain Production, Logistics Services, Parts Distribution, and Remanufacturing. Hagerstown’s group function is Powertrain Production. Powertrain production is one of the world's largest manufacturers of heavy-duty diesel engines for commercial vehicles. Powertrain production provides diesel engines and transmission systems to the Volvo Group Business Areas. 

They are currently looking for a student to work with their Quality Assembly team (Engine, Transmission, Axles, and E-Mobility). The student should be prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of engineering. As a valued member of the Quality Assembly team within GTO, the student will have the opportunity to work directly with the engineers and technicians focusing on the product line quality improvements. GTO’s goal is to contribute to the student’s development, as well as provide an opportunity for the student to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry. This position will report to the Assembly Quality Manager. 

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the Quality Assembly team (Engine, Transmissions, Axles, and E-Mobility).  
• Proactively support the use of quality tools and methods (P-FMEA, Control Plan, Process capability, Torque and Process Audits, Quality Gates, Poka-Yoke, and others). 
• Interact with factory floor personnel on Problem Solving. 
• Perform data analysis, reports, and follow-up. 
• Support to create/maintain standardized reporting in Power BI.   
• Apply the VPS (Volvo Production System) principles and tools. 
• Participate or lead Kaizen related to the Quality area. 
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, and Lean Manufacturing is a plus. 
• Knowledge of standard measurement tools/equipment such as wrenches, and screwdrivers is a plus. 

About you

Internship Education and Program Requirements

• 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.  

Qualification

• Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree, B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies before the start of the co-op position.  
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. 
• Co-ops work 40 hours per week. 
• Strong communication skills. 

Personal Competencies 

• Customer Focus 
• Technical Skills 
• Peer Relationships 
• Integrity and Trust 
• Standing Alone 
• Action Oriented  
• Perseverance  

The applicant must be able to use the following programs 

• Power BI knowledge  
• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) 
• Minitab, CreoView  
• Able to learn and adapt quickly to new software 

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.
• Experience a collaborative and inclusive company culture that fosters innovation and growth.

Training & development

At Volvo, the intern training program offers hands-on experience in ensuring product excellence. Interns work on real-world projects, receive mentorship from seasoned engineers, and learn advanced quality assurance techniques. This program equips interns with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of quality engineering.

Career progression

Many interns often continue with Volvo Group after completing their internships, marking the beginning of a lasting professional journey. Whether you decide to stay or move on, a Volvo internship not only enhances your resume but also opens doors to numerous opportunities. It's a stepping stone to a promising future with a globally recognized company.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• volvogroup.com/en/careers/job-openings.html
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/working-at-volvo-group.html#4
• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos
• volvogroup.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates.html