What you will doWe are looking for a hands-on, self-driven Manufacturing Engineer with a strong sense of urgency to support and improve our body-in-white (BIW) manufacturing processes.
In this role, you will work on the shop floor, lead improvement activities, and collaborate closely with operators, technicians, and cross-functional teams. Your focus is to help us build safe, high-quality products in a cost-effective way while driving a culture of continuous improvement and built-in quality. We will teach you the technical details and systems you need; what we need from you is ownership, energy, and a willingness to learn.
Core Responsibilities- Support and improve BIW manufacturing processes, techniques, equipment, gauging, IT systems, and tooling to reduce defects and improve quality.
- Spend time on the shop floor to confirm that tooling and fixtures perform to expected quality and safety standards; follow up quickly on any issues.
- Learn and apply new technologies and systems to improve our assembly line performance.
- Develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions that can adapt to product and volume changes.
- Participate in and support project planning, including:
- Pre-studies and feasibility checks.
- Volume and capacity assessments.
- Follow-up on actions, timing, and results with stakeholders.
- Use benchmarking and best practices from inside and outside the organization to improve our processes.
- Listen to and understand the needs of internal and external customers, especially production and quality.
- Clearly communicate ideas, problems, and solutions in both written and verbal form.
- Work collaboratively to solve problems, support root cause analysis, and help prevent and de-escalate conflicts.
- Take initiative to identify risks and potential issues early, and act quickly to minimize their impact.
- Contribute actively to our continuous improvement culture, with a focus on:
- Waste elimination.
- Built-in quality and error-proofing.
- A safe, clean, and organized working environment.
Who are you?- You are hands-on and enjoy being on the shop floor, close to the product and the people building it.
- You are self-driven, take ownership of your tasks, and follow through without needing constant direction.
- You have a strong sense of urgency and respond quickly when problems arise.
- You are a team player who builds collaborative relationships with colleagues across functions and levels.
- You can make decisions with limited information, influence others when changes are needed, and stay calm under pressure.
- You communicate clearly and respectfully, making it easy for others to work with you and trust you.
Qualifications- BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar field (automotive or BIW experience is a plus, but not required).
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including risk identification and mitigation, both individually and in teams.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What's in it for you?We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.
Ready for the next move?Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today!
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $85,000 - $100,000 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. 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.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 35878
