Manufacturing Engineer I

The purpose of this position is to perform methods process implementation, training, and supply technical engineering support, as well as, determine and implement appropriate manpower levels and placement, process methods and standards and to resolve and implement change in support of daily manufacturing goals for the New River Valley production facility.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Trial, establish, and supply technical engineering support for new process trials and current production product
  • Establishes and maintains the optimum production methods, standards, tooling and equipment for all assigned products and processes
  • Promotes manufacturing safety and efficiency through implementation of method/process change, ergonomic application and safety awareness
  • Collaborates with the materials organization on defining and refining material organization and placement using Lean Principles
  • Coordinates the introduction of new product and parts changes in area of responsibility, balancing work timing, processes and manpower requirements
  • Collaborates with cross functional groups in Engineering and Materials in developing performing manufacturing design reviews, and processing design development and prototype builds
  • Identifies and implements methods, processes, and equipment using Lean Six Sigma methodology
  • Uses lessons learned to develop processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency in area of responsibility
  • Implements and applies engineering standards and procedures in compliance with plant practices and policies
  • Analyzes and continuously evaluates and improves assembly efficiency through observation, investigation and critical problem solving
  • Identifies opportunities for cost and manpower reductions through assembly configuration and improvement
  • Establishes and maintains accurate production standards using predetermined time tools (MCTM or MOST)
  • Train, support and mentor NRV Manufacturing Engineers, as requested
  • Manage and implement engineering programs as required
  • Persuasively interfaces with plant personnel to accomplish timing, manpower and production goals
Minimum Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Experience or Equivalent Co-op and Internship experience with a focus on engineering and production
Other Requirements
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and CAD

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group's customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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