Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

AB Volvo

VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ergonomics, Geometry, Green Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Performance Management, Plant Layout and Design, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Process Sheet, Product Design, Product Lifecycle, Product/Service Launch, Production Systems, Prototyping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Requirements, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, Welding, Writing Skills
LOCATION
VA
POSTED
21 days ago

p /ppTransport 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. /pdivdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWhat you will do/b/H2/divdivpAt Volvo Trucks North America, New River Valley, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will: /pdivLead the development and launch of manufacturing processes, driving projects from concept through production. You will design and optimize equipment and workflows, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive Lean, zero-defect performance, while solving complex challenges and delivering safe, efficient, high-quality production systems./divpstrongYour future team/strong/pdivA high-performing, collaborative team of Manufacturing Engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners with diverse backgrounds in automation, welding and surface treatment processes, industrial engineering, geometry assurance and production. We foster a hands-on, problem-solving culture where teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement drive impactful results on the shop floor and beyond./div/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWho are you?/b/H2/divdivpWe are looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on challenging projects. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, the Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to take product design changes and new designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production./p/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbCore Responsibilities/b/H2/divdivul type=discliProvides leadership for the continuous improvement and optimization of the manufacturing processes and innovative design concepts to provide best value for the investment. Identifies, defines and measures improvement opportunities for assigned projects/liliPrepares and maintains Process Sheets documentation/liliEnsures compliance of plant ergonomic standards for new tooling and processes/liliReviews new parts and make recommendations to standardize features, promote cost-effective zero-defect manufacturing, and improve functionality that support DFMA./liliWork closely with SPRINT super user to configure system for new processes, new parts, review material structure and create and/or update use points/liliMakes critical contributions to managing and solving complex and/or large technical challenges using best practices and new perspectives/liliMay coordinate work of other engineers, technicians, and support staff, and monitors their progress to assure compliance/liliProvides consultation on plant design, process equipment, tools, techniques, and regulations/codes/liliProvides technical support on components, methods, systems and equipment/liliPrepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment/liliPrepares and maintains work instructions and train operators on documentation/liliEnsure EHamp;S compliance and support culture to continuously improve Safety performance/liliImplement and maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics for production lines/liliMeasure, calculate and evaluate cycle time, takt time and throughput of current and new processes/lines/liliResponsible for communicating and coordinating introduction of PCRs and DCNs/liliSupport logistics to coordinate delivery of right part number and level material at the use point/liliEstablishes and maintains accurate production standards using determined time tools/liliInterfaces with plant personnel to accomplish timing, manpower and production goals/liliFollow up prototype builds from start to delivery to customer/liliCoordinates the introduction of new product and part changes in area of responsibility, balancing work timing, processes and manpower requirements/liliCollaborates with the materials organization on defining and refining material organization and placement using Lean Principles/liliMust be able to apply much of the above independently, without guidance on a daily basis/li/ul/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbQualifications/b/H2/divdivul type=discliBachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering/liliFive (5) years of manufacturing experience with educational requirements/liliEight (8) years of manufacturing experience without educational requirements/liliExcellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, Power Point and Word/liliExtensive knowledge of engineering concepts, manufacturing, the product, production standards and efficiency optimization tools/liliProven ability to react to issues impacting production with a sense of urgency, promptly assessing the issue and developing a feasible action plan and following it through to successful completion/liliExperience with CAD softwares, both 2D and 3D/liliExcellent verbal and written skills/liliProven ability to review and apply technical specifications and requirements to the operation/liliPossesses strong analytical skills and demonstrated focus on process and Lean Manufacturing concepts/liliAbility to educate associates in the classroom and on the shop floor-educator/li/ul/div/div/divp /pdivAt the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $95,000 - $120,000 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible.  The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. 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./divdiv /divp /pdivIn addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  /divdiv• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance./divdiv• Generous paid time off./divdiv• Competitive matching retirement savings plans./divdiv• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first./divdiv• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University./divdiv• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier./divp /pdivAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./divp /pdivWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. /divp /ppbrstrongWho we are and what we believe in /strongbrWe are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities./ppbrApplying to this job offers you the opportunity to join strongVolvo Group/strong. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. /pp /ppAt strongVolvo Trucks/strong you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. /p

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