Intern: VPS, Quality, and Environment (Fall 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. 

About this Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Lean, Quality and Environment Team. The intern will play a key role in supporting our continuous improvement initiatives by focusing on problem-solving, Kaizen methodologies, quality enhancement, supply planning, and the integration of artificial intelligence in Lean practices and Quality on Supply Chain.

This position is in Greensboro, NC.

What you will do

·  Assist in identifying and analyzing processes that require improvement within the organization.
·  Collect and analyze data related to quality control, supply chain management, and production efficiency.
·  Research and explore AI tools that can enhance data analysis and process optimization.
·  Utilize Lean tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram) to identify root causes of problems and inefficiencies.
·  Develop and implement Kaizen plans to drive process improvements, including setting metrics for success.
·  Manage activities related to quality compliance (meetings, documents, feedback, coaching, etc.)
·  Prepare reports summarizing findings, improvements achieved, and recommendations for full-scale implementation.
·  Present results and recommendations to the Quality, Environment, and Lean team.
·  Utilize your skills to analyze key components of the supply chain (suppliers, processes, internal and external customer service, etc.)
·  Drive initiatives to increase communication and engagement regarding Lean, Quality and Environment
·  Describe procedures – Governance

Who are you?

Minimum Education and Program Requirements
•    Applicants must be currently enrolled in academic courses and pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Quality, Environmental, or Industrial Engineering, or other related degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship. 
•    Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program with the intent to return to school at the completion of the internship
•    Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75/4.0
•    Fall interns are scheduled to work up to 30 hours per week
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Professional Objectives
•    Project Presentations: Formal project presentations will be required to be presented to peers, management, and senior leaders within the organization.
•    Performance Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the manager will provide verbal and written feedback on work performance. At the end of the internship, each intern will be given a formal written evaluation based on their work performance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Critical Compentencies

·  Proficiency in MS Office Suite
·  Experience in Power BI or equivalent preferred
·  Effective professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
·  Teamwork
·  Peer Relationships
·  Proactive approach
·  Action Oriented
·  Curiosity
·  Entrepreneurial mindset
·  Negotiation
·  Problem-solving and Analysis

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:  Organizational Development

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  20694