Intern: Manufacturing Engineering (Fall 2026)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Volvo Group is looking for a Fall 2026 Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Dublin, VA. This role involves assisting the Manufacturing Engineering Department with industrial engineering assignments, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and reviewing labor standards. The position offers practical, innovative project experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation of work place organization and standardized work at each station.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices on the shop floor.
- Review current labor standards and identify opportunities to improve labor utilization by eliminating waste or non-value added work.
- Participate in training and development to support team deliverables.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering at an accredited school.
- Completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
- Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
- Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
- Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to promote a higher standard; pitching in to get the job done.
- Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Interns participate in professional activities for the Volvo New River Valley Plant by working on practical, innovative and important projects.
- This internship provides structured learning experiences where interns and our Manufacturing Engineering professionals work together on projects within their selected organization.
- The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo New River Valley Plant.
Benefits
- Housing assistance, when applicable.
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization.
- Training and personal development.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Internship
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Student
Locations
Dublin, United States
Qualification
Undergraduate
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