Intern: Manufacturing Engineer Cab Factory (Spring 2027)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Assist with BIW and/or Paint manufacturing engineering tasks at the Volvo New River Valley Plant. This internship offers students the chance to apply academic knowledge, work on practical projects, and develop skills in areas like lean manufacturing, standard operating procedures, and workstation analysis.
Responsibilities
- Review current/upcoming labor standards and identify improvements for labor utilization and waste reduction.
- Assist with developing and updating standardized work and implementing lean manufacturing practices.
- Perform time studies on the shop floor using stopwatch and video.
- Learn and apply lean manufacturing principles.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the “Plan For Every Part” document.
- Review and analyze work-station layout and flow, providing feedback and recommendations.
- Engage and communicate with various levels within the organization.
- Lead projects in designing, prototyping, building, testing, and implementation for production and logistic use.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in industrial systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical engineering technology at an accredited school.
- Completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and creating graphs.
- Ability to create Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for communicating work and reporting project ideas.
- Proficient AutoCAD skills for general layout and workstation design.
- 3-D modeling skills for designing and creating assembly aids.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication skills (listening effectively, transmitting information accurately, seeking feedback).
- Flexibility (performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes, accepting new challenges).
- Dependability/Reliability (following through on commitments, producing timely work, pitching in).
- Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Customer Focus
- Technical Skills
- Peer Relationships
- Integrity and Trust
- Standing Alone
- Action Oriented
- Perseverance
- Time Management
- Availability for light travel.
Benefits
- Hourly range: $17.00 - $46.00.
- Housing assistance, when applicable.
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization.
- Training and personal development.
Skills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAutoCAD3D modeling
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About Volvo Group
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n
Company
Volvo GroupJob Posted
1 hour ago
Employment Type
Internship
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$17–46 · Negotiable
Hours per week
30
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
Dublin, United States
Qualification
Undergraduate
Applicants
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