Technical Preparation 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

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team in Group Trucks Operations North America as a Cab Manufacturing Engineer – internally known as Technical Preparation Engineer.

The Technical Preparation Engineer drives manufacturability of a vehicle module or assembly module within Cab Conventional by ensuring that the product design meet manufacturing/assembly requirements and is aligned with Volvo Operations Concept & Volvo Production System.

TPE is the main interface towards Group Trucks Technology (Vehicle Engineering & Complete Vehicle) and Group Trucks Purchasing for Product related subjects.

Digital Mock-Up (DMU) and other Digital/Virtual manufacturing tools are used to analyze Product, Process and Resource (PPR) preparation, as well as performing simulations to ensure manufacturability.

 

The position reports to the Manager Manufacturing Engineering – Cab TPE

Core Responsibilities

·  Liaison between Vehicle Engineering and the Manufacturing Facilities ensuring that manufacturing requirements are implemented into new product designs
·  Drive manufacturability, increased quality, and productivity of all new designs within area of assignment:  Emphasis is placed on accuracy; accountability/ownership; adherence to formal internal and external standards, procedures, and processes; and accurate, acceptable documentation and report writing
·  Review, participate in, and ensure production readiness
·  Coordinate implementation of new designs and changes into the manufacturing facilities
·  Ensure resolution of design issues identified by manufacturing or impacting manufacturing
·  Participate on manufacturing teams and networks (locally and globally)
·  Serves in a resource capacity for more complex assignments
·  Coordinates and performs less complex manufacturing engineering tasks that assists the mission of the unit, department and/or assembly facilities
·  Requires the ability to interpret theories and concepts of a specialized area or assignment
·  Serves as full-performance manufacturing engineer in assigned areas
·  Assures compliance with all applicable manufacturing policies and procedures (Ergonomics, 6 Sigma, Packaging, Logistics, Standards, 5S, etc.)
·  Product Assembly simulations (clash and proximity analysis)
·  Ergonomic simulations regarding Volvo ergonomics standards
·  Tooling simulations (standard and specific tools)
·  DMU Build Up (multi-specs environments, packaging check)
·  Write study report including manufacturing feedback
·  Report conclusions to all stakeholders according to requesters
·  Assist realization of digital assembly sequence of complete Virtual Builds vehicles or sub-module, following project assembly sequence
·  Provide DMU assist for Assembly Instructions realization (Routing, Process Diversity, Projects Builds and sub modules)

Who are you?

Minimum Education and Experience Required

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with, generally, experience equivalent to 2 or more years of progressive automotive experience. Or Master’s Degree

Additional Skills Required

·  PLM tools (Product Life Management) for DMU build-up (Enovia, PDM Link)
·  CAD tools (PTC CreoElements Pro, PTC CreoView, DS Catia, DS Delmia)
·  Knowledge of Volvo Manufacturing/Engineering Systems (SPRINT, KOLA, ORF, DIS)
·  Knowledge of Volvo product/manufacturing
·  Lean Manufacturing knowledge and Techniques
·  Capacity to work with technical drawings and conceptualize manufacturing solutions
·  Knowledge of productivity improvement tools and methods
 

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.
•    Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.
•    On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles.
•    24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers offered at a reduced, monthly membership fee.
•    Free health and wellness programs and resources.
•    Electric vehicle charging stations, bike racks, walking paths and outdoor-dining seating at multiple locations on campus.
 

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:  20640