Intern: Logistics Engineer Cab Factory
About The Position
The Logistics Engineer Intern assists the Cab Factory Logistics Engineering Department with data collection, time studies, CAD drawing updates, layout changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. The internship gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a manufacturing environment, work on practical projects with the Volvo New River Valley Plant logistics organization, and learn through collaboration with business and engineering professionals. Interns support projects that benefit both the student and the plant while gaining experience in logistics engineering and professional activities. Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week. Light travel may be required.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree in engineering or business management at an accredited school.
- Have completed at least 30 semester hours before the internship starts.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Have intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and creating graphs.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, including checking data accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Communicate effectively, listen actively, and seek feedback constructively.
- Be flexible in responding to changing priorities and taking on new assignments.
- Be dependable and follow through on commitments, producing timely work.
- Have strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Be available for light travel.
Nice To Haves
- Customer focus.
- Technical skills.
- Ability to build peer relationships.
- Integrity and trustworthiness.
- Action-oriented approach.
- Perseverance.
- Time-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform business analysis of real-world problems.
- Build value stream maps for Cab Factory logistics processes.
- Learn and apply project management skills in a dynamic technical environment.
- Develop or update time studies for material-flow steps and job breakdowns.
- Participate in workplace organization initiatives and continuous improvement actions (VPS).
- Use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and creating graphs.
- Create Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to communicate work completed during the summer and report new project ideas.
- Assist with data collection, CAD drawing updates, and layout changes.
Benefits
- Housing assistance, when applicable.
- Career opportunities and internal mobility across the global organization.
- Training and personal development.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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