Thesis work- Improved design mounting tool VT2025

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. 

 

 

Background  

Volvo GTO in Skövde produces components and heavy-duty diesel engines for several applications (Trucks, construction equipment, industrial engines, marine engines, etc.). The main processes in Skövde are Foundry, Machining, and Assembly.  
We are now facing a significant transformation journey in terms of new products and the digitalization of our operations. We hope you want to be part of and contribute to that journey. 

 

Assignment  

Today's tools at station G1000 need to be improved in terms of ergonomics, usability, quality, and strength. The assignment includes design, calculating and manufacturing documents (drawings) for the new tools. The students are expected to run and plan the project independently, and in good cooperation with the assembly staff.  

Aspects to consider are safety, the assemblers' wishes, ergonomics, and manufacturing costs. Different part of the project could be strength calculations (FEM), risk analyzes and requirements specification.  

 

Proposed time to start: January 2025  

Language: Swedish or English  

Number of students: 1–2   (Please state the name of your partner in your application)

Last application date: 30th of November, 2024

 

Purpose and goals

Improvements to the tools can contribute to an improved assembling quality and working environment, but also financial savings. The goal is well-founded manufacturing documents that best meet the requirements.  

 

Note that we do not accept any applications via e-mail. If you have any questions regarding the positions, you are welcome to contact us.

 

Mentors at Volvo GTO

 

Johanna Andersson  

Tel. +46 790 624 350  
johanna.andersson.4@volvo.com 

 

Richard Holgersson 

Tel. +46 790 624 801 
richard.holgersson@volvo.com 

 

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?

 

Jobbkategori:  Maintenance

Organisation:  Group Trucks Operations

Resa i tjänst:  Inga resekrav

Rekv-ID:  15210