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About Volvo

Volvo, a renowned Swedish automaker, is globally acclaimed for its commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1927, Volvo continues to lead the automotive industry, delivering cutting-edge vehicles that prioritize both performance and environmental responsibility.

Your role

What you will do

Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Mack Trucks, a member of The Volvo Group, is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks. Part of Volvo’s Group Trucks Operations (GTO), the Macungie facility is one of 50 plants globally dedicated to the manufacturing of trucks. MACK vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Association's public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.

Core Responsibilities:

• Quality Dept. Tracking/Reporting/Metrics.
• Updating and maintaining Quality Management System to comply with current ISO Standard.
• Interfaces with plant personnel to accomplish quality and production goals.
• Assisting with integrating Quality Management System into a global Operational Management System.
• Supports, participates and measures quality-in-station practices throughout specified assembly areas. 
• Participates in root cause analysis of quality defects and employs problem-solving skills in working toward resolution.
• Assisting the Quality team with a variety of projects at the discretion of the supervisor.

Training & development

The purpose of this internship is to allow the student to prepare for their future by applying what was learned during coursework (theory, skill development, professionalism) to the working world. Interns will be provided extensive hands-on experience in their field of study. The students will work on important and innovative projects alongside their experienced staff and engineers.

Salary & benefits

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

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

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

Career progression

At Volvo, interns embark on a transformative journey of professional development, guided by mentorship and immersive learning experiences. They hone invaluable skills through impactful projects, gaining comprehensive exposure across diverse organizational domains. Committed to fostering talent, Volvo provides dynamic pathways for interns to seamlessly transition into rewarding career trajectories within the company's innovative ecosystem.

Work-life balance

Interns at Volvo experience a supportive work culture that values work-life balance. The company fosters an inclusive environment, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth while ensuring interns have the flexibility to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their work and personal lives.

Culture & vibe

Volvo cultivates a collaborative and diverse company culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and safety. Emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, Volvo fosters an inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives, driving the company's success.

About you

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must be currently pursuing a degree and remain fully enrolled in the program during the duration of the internship and must have completed 30 credit hours or more before the start of the internship.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Preferred Degrees- Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Prefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
• Fall interns may work up to 30 hours per week during the term.

Critical Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for the accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
• Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
• Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done.
• Flexibility:  Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Self-starter; works independently; takes initiative.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to react to issues impacting production with a sense of urgency, promptly assessing the issue developing a feasible action plan, and following it through to successful completion.
• Thrives in a team-based environment.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.volvogroup.com
• youtube.com/@VolvoGroupVideos