Engineering Intern

Volvo Car Corporation • SC

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About The Position

The Student Internship Program at Volvo Cars in Charleston is designed to introduce students to the fast paced, high tech, and ever-changing industry of automotive manufacturing. In this program students will receive direct hands-on learning experiences and a deeper understanding of lean principles and lean manufacturing processes. We offer paid full-time work and a safe learning environment, for our interns to practice applying the knowledge gained in the classroom in a professional environment. Our internships for college students interested in engineering include Plant Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and R&D Engineering. Please state in your Resume/Cover Letter your areas of interest.

Requirements

• Preferred areas of study: Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, R&D Engineering or related field.
• Level of education: Junior year of college or above preferred.
• Data analytics experience preferred.
• Ability to interact cross-functionally and to act in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize own work and to manage multiple tasks.
• Positive mind-set and pro-active attitude; must be a self-starter.
• Well-organized working methods and ability to report in a structured and concise format.

Nice To Haves

• Adjusts behavior style to match the demands of the situation.
• Listens to others; respects their differences.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow & be challenged using both formal & informal development channels.
• Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Plant Business Office (PBO) group with the Plant Strategy Engineer and the Plant Project Engineer on important improvement activities.
• Support critical projects focused on manufacturing cost improvement and production manpower planning.
• Develop skills in data analysis on real-world manufacturing issues.
• Develop proposals for improvement and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Execute on deliverables and effectively report-up to senior leaders.

Benefits

• Paid full-time work.
• Safe learning environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees