Manufacturing Engineer

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. 

What you will do

About Us: In October 2024, the Kings Mountain truck cab production plant became part of the Volvo Group, joining the GTO North America Manufacturing organization. KMO is responsible for the production and quality assurance of all Mack Truck cabs for the North American market.

At Mack Trucks, you’ll be part of a dynamic, diverse team of professionals passionate about innovation and excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of transportation

 

A Manufacturing Engineer with strong motivation and engagement for continuously improving the manufacturing process. The engineer is expected to cultivate relationships and use the experience of our educated workforce as a standard way of working. This Manufacturing Engineer would be accountable for leading projects and being an ambitious team member. This role will allow the engineer to work within a diverse highly skilled team. This team’s goal is to implement optimal cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications in a safe way all while delivering a high quality product. This is a two-shift assembly operation and support beyond first shift is necessary on occasion. You will be held accountable to contribute to our continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination, employee engagement and change towards a built-in-quality mindset of the entire operation. 

Main activities and responsibilities for this role:

·  Evaluate and recommend manufacturing processes, techniques, equipment, gauging, IT systems, and tooling to work towards zero defects. 
·  Use the knowledge of the workforce and current practices to innovatively introduce and implement new manufacturing processes, products and projects 
·  Learn and evaluate new technologies and systems ability to be introduced to our current processes and products  
·  Develop cost effective engineering solutions with flexibility for product and volume changes. 
·  Perform benchmarking and utilize best practices locally and globally throughout the engineering organization. 
·  Develop project plans including participating in pre-studies, theoretical volume capacity scenarios, following up and monitoring activities, and gaining agreement from relevant stakeholders 
·  Listen to understand the needs of both internal and external customers 
·  Present ideas, problems, and solutions clearly in written and verbal communication 
·  Collaborate with a team mindset to creatively solve problems and deescalate any potential conflict 
·  Take initiative to foresee problems and take appropriate actions to minimize the risk of those potential problems 
·  Have a mind-set of continuous, focused improvements while having an overall perspective that embraces promoting a safe and clean working environment 
 

Who are you?

We are looking for a team member with a strong customer focus who will be committed to the teamwork environment through being a resourceful team player. Maintaining collaborative relationships with team members internal and external is key in creating a successful and strong team. Experience with decision making and influencing ability is key in being able to drive the implementation and necessary changes.  Excellent communication skills will ease both team and cross functional work for allowing trustworthy network building.   

 

·  BS Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent 
·  3+ years of exceling in manufacturing engineering or similar field 
·  Demonstrated individual and teamwork problem solving, risk identification, and mitigation skills 
·  Time management, prioritization skills, and excellent communication skills  

What’s in it for you?

We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

•    Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
•    401k, With Matching Contributions.
•    Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
•    Growth Opportunities.
•    Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
•    Free health and wellness programs and resources.

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! 
 

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.

 

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:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  15207