VOLVO CARS USA GLOBAL GRADUATE PROGRAM - MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Let's create the future together.
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?   Volvo Cars USA Global Graduate Program Manufacturing Engineer Ridgeville, SC   As a graduate and member of the worldwide Volvo Cars team, you'll have about colleagues around the world.
If you want to join us on our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.
We are looking for you who have an interest to work in a role supporting our business transformation within our manufacturing engineering team.
You have the ambition to not only develop as a leader but also to work in a cross-functional and global environment, working together to shape the future of the automotive industry.
A lot can happen in 24 months    Are you up for a challenge? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a 24-month career-boosting program designed around your potential as a future leader in a global organization.
As a Global Graduate, you will begin the program in the department which you are recruited to and continue working within different areas of Volvo Cars during the program.
The program includes senior mentorship, developed business understanding, personal-development trainings, go out and see activities as well as common graduate projects together with the other graduates.
A new kind of energy We are looking for graduates who are curious, who like to create together and who want to make a difference.
You see yourself as a future leader, you like to organize and inspire people to achieve together.
You are able to manage complex situations and see the bigger picture.
You are open to discover opportunities in a constantly changing business environment.
As a Global Graduate, you are results-oriented and committed to go the extra mile.
We believe you are a great networker and communicator.
You are a team-player with a positive attitude, interested in developing yourself, others and our business.
In order to be considered for this program, you need to have completed your Master’s degree in any area of study prior to the start of the program in August .
You are also very welcome to apply in case you have already graduated, as long as you don’t have more than one year full-time working experience by the start of the program.
Lastly, you need to be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
The future of mobility is in your hands      As a graduate you have a full-time permanent employment and will start mid-August .
To apply please register your profile and upload your resume and personal letter (in English) at the Volvo Cars career site no later than Midnight EST July 5th, .
If you have any questions you are welcome to contact us via    and we are happy to help.
Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR.
Responsibilities.
Responsible for ensuring that programs and non-product projects led by Indus are delivered on time, within budget and according to the required standards.
My responsibilities within my area are product verification, equipment, and process.
Build trust and develop effective teams, understand the needs of the team both from a competency level and moral level.
Track time plans, deliverables, and costs to ensure program deliveries are met and I work closely with Indus Engineers to ensure transfer of information between the local PM and the Indus Engineer.
Have the mandate to secure execution of activities defined in my time plan and escalate program issues to the PM and resource issues to the concerned line manager.
Collaboration is crucial in my role, and I work closely with Indus engineers and other cross-functional team members to share information and request input.
Lead the cross-functional area network meeting where process solutions are defined and aligned using process design methodology.
Support in alignment for new concepts and process solutions with production management.
Report and quality assure milestones, gateways, and deliverables, escalating to concerned parties when deliveries and planning cannot be met.
Have process design methodology competence and I use it to educate and challenge my team to find cost-efficient options and solutions.
Use my cross-functional area network to lead and coordinate the layout development, changes, and investigations for local adaptations on new concepts to implement the best process solution with a focus on less complex solutions.
Strive for the lowest manufacturing cost and for efficient, simplified processes.
Required Qualifications.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering field, Mechanical Engineering preferred Master’s degree required Self-starter and self-guided Fluent in English Strong computer skills   The program is open to applicants from all over the United States.
Work authorization in the US is a requirement.
Read more about the program on our career site  Global Graduate Program  and interact with us and  Volvo Cars USA       Who are we? Everything we do starts with people.
Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way.
We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment.
The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world.
Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over employees across the globe.
We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people.
At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.
Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.