Intern: Quality Engineer (Spring 2025)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Who are we

Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) is the truck industrial entity within the Volvo Group responsible for Truck manufacturing, including Cab & Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain Production, Logistics Services, Parts Distribution, and Remanufacturing. Hagerstown’s group function is Powertrain Production. Powertrain production is one of the world's largest manufacturers of heavy-duty diesel engines for commercial vehicles. Powertrain production provides diesel engines and transmission systems to the Volvo Group Business Areas.

What will you do

We are currently looking for a student to work with our Quality Assembly team (Engine, Transmission, Axles, and E-Mobility). The student should be prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of engineering. As a valued member of the Quality Assembly team within GTO, the student will have the opportunity to work directly with the engineers and technicians focusing on the product line quality improvements. GTO’s goal is to contribute to the student’s development, as well as provide an opportunity for the student to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry. This position will report to the Assembly Quality Manager.

 

Critical Competencies

•    Work with the Quality Assembly team (Engine, Transmissions, Axles, and E-Mobility). 
•    Proactively support the use of quality tools and methods (P-FMEA, Control Plan, Process capability, Torque and Process Audits, Quality Gates, Poka-Yoke, and others).
•    Interact with factory floor personnel on Problem Solving.
•    Perform data analysis, reports, and follow-up.
•    Support to create/maintain standardized reporting in Power BI.  
•    Apply the VPS (Volvo Production System) principles and tools.
•    Participate or lead Kaizen related to the Quality area.
•    Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
•    Knowledge of standard measurement tools/equipment such as wrenches, and screwdrivers is a plus.

What will you do

•    Work with the Quality Assembly team (Engine, Transmissions, Axles, and E-Mobility). 
•    Proactively support the use of quality tools and methods (P-FMEA, Control Plan, Process capability, Torque and Process Audits, Quality Gates, Poka-Yoke, and others).
•    Interact with factory floor personnel on Problem Solving.
•    Perform data analysis, reports, and follow-up.
•    Support to create/maintain standardized reporting in Power BI.  
•    Apply the VPS (Volvo Production System) principles and tools.
•    Participate or lead Kaizen related to the Quality area.
•    Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
•    Knowledge of standard measurement tools/equipment such as wrenches, and screwdrivers is a plus.

Internship Education and Program Requirements

•    Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree, B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies before the start of the co-op position. 
•    Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
•    Co-ops may work up 40 hours per week.
•    Strong communication skills.

Personal Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Technical Skills

• Peer Relationships

• Integrity and Trust

• Standing Alone

• Action Oriented 

• Perseverance 

The applicant must be able to use the following programs:

•    Power BI knowledge 
•    Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
•    Minitab, CreoView 
•    Able to learn and adapt quickly to new software
 

Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. 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.  

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

·  Housing assistance  
·  Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization  
·  Training and personal development  

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category:  Engineering

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15393