Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2027)
Volvo Group•Kings Mountain, NC
•$17 - $46•Onsite
About The Position
This Co-op position in Manufacturing Engineering is for Spring 2027, focusing on Body in White (BIW) operations in Kings Mountain, NC. The role involves improving process stability, efficiency, quality, and safety in a production environment. Co-ops will contribute to real projects related to process optimization, tooling improvement, digitalization, and continuous improvement. The team is hands-on and committed to enhancing BIW operations as production volumes increase, involving redesigning processes, tools, and fixtures, and strengthening standards and documentation.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering
- Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
- Ability to work hands-on in a production environment
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, time studies, or industrial engineering methods
- Experience with Office 365, Power BI, or Power Automate, AI tools
- Interest in data-driven problem-solving and manufacturing digitalization
- Previous academic or internship experience in automotive or manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Conduct time studies and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities
- Support process restoration and standardization to improve flow, cycle times, and operational stability
- Assist with fixture and tooling evaluation for BIW assembly equipment
- Help implement digital tools and visual management solutions that improve problem-solving and decision-making
- Participate in kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers and production teams to deliver practical, measurable results
Benefits
- Housing assistance, when applicable
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
