Volvo

Paint Shop Engineering / Launch Manager

Volvo • $90K — $120K *
Ridgeville, SC 29472In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with automotive operations and high-paced environments.
  • Experience in equipping installation and commissioning.
  • Proven track record in launching manufacturing facilities or production lines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead paint shop launch from equipment installation to production readiness.
  • Manage and mentor engineering staff and contractors.
  • Empower Engineering and Process Analysts to meet business objectives.
  • Plan department activities and manage people-related issues.
  • Drive improvements for future model launches and engineering changes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one.
  • Flexible tax-advantaged savings accounts and wellness program.
  • Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Global paid parental leave policy for all employees.
  • Discounted vehicle lease options for employees and family members.
Full Job Description
The Paint Shop Launch and Shop Engineering Manager leads the planning, commissioning, launch, and ongoing engineering support of automotive paint shop operations. This role is responsible for managing engineering teams, coordinating equipment installation and process validation, ensuring production readiness, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What you'll do

  • Lead all paint shop launch activities from equipment installation through production readiness.
  • Manage and coaching paint shop engineering staff, technicians, and contractors.
  • Provide Engineering and Process Analysts with necessary infrastructure and empowerment to achieve business goals.
  • Priority management based on Real Time Management.
  • Plans department activities, implements company initiatives, handles people management and escalated people issues within his/her area.
  • Responsible for future model launches, engineering changes, and process improvements.
  • Early involvement in projects: consisting of new models, introduction of additional shifts, plant expansions, new equipment, new techniques, etc.
  • Develop and control cost, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.
  • Review man-hours, cost, performance, and ratio plans with Engineers, to reach the set targets.
  • Responsible for performance of activities connected to "Year over Year" efficiency improvements.
  • Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Volvo Car Manufacturing System within the entire area of responsibility.
  • Ensure Quality of products according to specifications using Produce and Process Standards and with the authority to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Work towards an excellent relationship within the area of responsibility and with other Volvo units worldwide.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving.
  • Foster standardized work through Quality Process System and daily coaching activities.


What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing facility.
  • Experience with automotive operations and pace of manufacturing.
  • Experience in equipment installation and commissioning.
  • Experience launching new manufacturing facilities or production lines.
  • Experience in leading/managing salary Engineers and hourly members to complete required tasks.


- Knowledge of:
  • Automotive Paint Processes and their effects on Quality.
  • Understanding of mechanical principles and related systems.
  • Understanding of liquid principles and systems
  • Understanding of Air Flow systems (Ovens / Spray Booths) and their effects on Quality.
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, and GD&T.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Standardized Work and Real Time Management principles.
  • Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset and methods
  • Manning and flexible manning systems
  • Process observation and confirmation


Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.

About Volvo

Volvo Car Corporation is a Swedish luxury automobile marque. It is headquartered in Torslanda in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company manufactures and markets sport utility vehicles (SUVs), station wagons, sedans and compact executive sedans. The Volvo Group was founded in 1927 as a subsidiary of the ball bearing manufacturer SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Stockholm stock exchange in 1935, SKF sold most of the shares in the company. Volvo Cars was owned by AB Volvo until 1999, when it was acquired by the Ford Motor Company as part of its Premier Automotive Group. Geely Holding Group then acquired Volvo Cars from Ford in 2010.
Learn more about Volvo
Size
105,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1927
* Ladders Estimates

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