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Volvo Group Intern: Manufacturing Engineer Projects (Fall 2024) in Hagerstown, Maryland
Intern: Manufacturing Engineer Projects (Fall 2024)
Location:
Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742
Position Type: Student
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Position Description
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.
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
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
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.
Interns may work up to 30 hours per week during the fall semester.
Strong communication skills.
Ready to join our team and shape tomorrow’s society together with us?
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We 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
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 9511
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Hagerstown