About the role#
This manufacturing engineering internship at the Volvo Group Cab Factory provides hands-on experience in a production environment. You will work alongside engineering professionals to support the New River Valley Plant, applying your academic knowledge to practical, real-world projects. This position is designed to help you integrate your skills while contributing to daily operations.
What you'll do#
- Review current labor standards and identify ways to improve labor utilization by removing non-value added work.
- Perform time studies on the shop floor using both video and stopwatches.
- Develop and update standardized work at each station and help implement lean manufacturing practices.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and the Plan For Every Part document.
- Analyze work-station layouts and flow to provide recommendations.
- Lead projects involving the design, prototyping, building, testing, and implementation of tools for production and logistics.
- Communicate project updates and findings across different levels of the organization.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program for industrial systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical engineering technology.
- Completed at least 30 semester hours before the start of the internship.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Proficient AutoCAD skills for layout and workstation design.
- Experience with 3-D modeling for designing assembly aids.
Location & details#
- Location: Dublin, Virginia.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship position.
About Volvo Group
Volvo Group produces trucks, buses, construction equipment, and industrial engines. The company also provides financing and service solutions for its products. Founded in 1927, it maintains headquarters in Göteborg. The organization operates production facilities in 18 countries and sells in over 190 markets. It employs approximately 80,545 people.
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