Thesis Worker, Maintenance management trends
Logistik, försäljning och verksamhet · Leveranskedja och transport · Logistikhantering · Inköp · Produktionsteknik
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This Master Thesis at Volvo Construction Equipment focuses on investigating maintenance management trends and their impact on manufacturing performance and supply chain resilience. The role involves analyzing supplier practices, exploring emerging technologies like predictive maintenance and AI, and developing practical recommendations. It's an ideal opportunity for students to combine academic research with real-world industrial challenges in a collaborative international environment.
Ansvarsområden
- Analyze current maintenance management practices within selected Volvo CE suppliers and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct an extensive literature review and benchmark industry-leading approaches.
- Explore emerging trends such as predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence, condition monitoring, and smart factory solutions.
- Assess the business impact of maintenance management on key performance indicators (cost, quality, delivery, productivity, sustainability, resilience).
- Engage with Volvo stakeholders, suppliers, and industry experts through interviews and research.
- Identify critical success factors, implementation barriers, and future opportunities.
- Develop a practical framework and recommendations for future maintenance excellence.
Krav
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Condition Monitoring Technologies, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Genuine interest in manufacturing, industrial operations, and supply chain performance.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and structure complex research topics.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and challenge existing ways of working.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Experience with data analytics, statistical analysis, or quantitative research.
- Knowledge of maintenance management, reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or operational excellence methodologies.
- Experience conducting academic research, benchmarking studies, or process mapping activities.
- Interest in Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, forging, casting, welding, or painting.
- Experience working with industrial data or manufacturing performance indicators.
Förmåner
- Opportunity to work on a strategically important topic with direct relevance to current industry transformations.
- Exposure to a global manufacturing and supplier network.
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across purchasing, supplier development, manufacturing, and operations.
- Hands-on experience applying academic methods to real-world business challenges.
- Insight into emerging technologies such as predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and digital operations.
- A supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas and recommendations can make a real difference.
- Valuable professional connections with Volvo experts, suppliers, and industry specialists.
- Flexible working arrangements and the possibility to collaborate across multiple Volvo Construction Equipment locations in Sweden.
Färdigheter
Data ScienceData AnalyticsMachine LearningCondition MonitoringArtificial IntelligenceIndustry 4.0
#Supply Chain Management#Industrial Engineering#Operations Management#Business Administration#Data Science#Data Analytics#Machine Learning#Maintenance Management#Predictive Maintenance#Smart Factory#Digital Transformation#Industry 4.0#Sustainability#Transportation#Automotive
Om 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
Företag
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Anställningstyp
Praktik
Arbetsform
Hybrid
Erfarenhetsnivå
Student
Platser
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Arvika, Sweden
Braås, Sweden
Göteborg, Sweden
Hallsberg, Sweden
Kvalifikation
Masterexamen
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