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At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success.
We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility.
Want to join us?   About the role At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a team which works globally to make sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers.
In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus.
We offer you an exciting opportunity in an international and growing company with a healthy culture and great development opportunities.
You will have the opportunity and responsibility to actively contribute to the growth of our business through people.
Come join us! Do you want to be part of setting up a new production plant in Kosice, Slovakia? This greenfield project provides a solid opportunity for you to develop, and design our best-in-class plant, setting up the capability to produce 100% BEV cars.
About you We are looking for a candidate who has a global and strategic mindset and a challenging attitude in a cross-functional and global environment.
To fully enjoy the position you need extensive collaboration, networking and argumentation skills and deep knowledge of process design.
The right candidate is highly skilled in process design and fluent in both English and Slovak, written and spoken due to our global organisation set up.
The role has the overall responsibility for successful delivery of product and non-product projects in a specific area of Final Assembly according to the line fundamentals, budget and quality standards through planning, tracking and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
It involves overseeing implementation, securing alignment for new concepts, and maintaining a positive team environment for creativity and innovation.
You will be one of the main contributors in setting up layouts, and process flow for a part of the assembly shop.
You will be responsible for your area development and coordination and for Manufacturing Deliveries in programs.
The other crucial part of the role’s mission is to participate in the long-term strategic development of area layouts and the development.
You are also expected to work and contribute to the global manufacturing engineering team.
In many ways, you will be the bearer of Volvo values and one of the first employees in Slovakia.
The right candidate will, with solid business knowledge, be responsible and strive to secure all program aspects within their own area, such as layout, best process, finance follow up etc.
You’ll apply process design as a natural way of working.
Location  You will be stationed in Kosice, Slovakia where our new plant is eventually built.
Your skills and What you’ll bring •    Your background is a technical bachelor’s degree and solid years of relevant experience.
•    A global manufacturing competence and mindset connected to requirement and strategies.
•    You are a skills leader with great communications and have knowledge of industrial and production or logistic processes.
•    Experience in automation and if your experience consists of knowledge within Design for Manufacturing, Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, LEAN, VCMS, Kanban or agile way of working will be beneficial for the position.
•    You need to have solid project management skills as well as decisive financial acumen since you will be managing investments in your area.
How to learn more and apply? Does this sound like your next challenge? Are you eager to join us? Then apply via the link in the advert with an attached CV in English and applications with a cover letter explaining your motivation will be highly appreciated.
Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged.
Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail.
We run interviews continuously, so don’t wait to apply!   Salary for this position starting from EUR, per month, gross.
The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job.
Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.
In addition to the monthly salary, there is also a 13th salary paid in an aliquot amount and a performance bonus depending on the company's financial results and individual performance.
Warm welcome with your application!   Who are we? Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since , we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers.
In , we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales.
Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before.
We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars.
We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential.
Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.