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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
About this role
The Supplier Quality Engineer intern role within Group Trucks Purchasing provides engineering students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment. The Supply Network Quality department is driving the global supplier base towards premium automotive quality standards. Our department is responsible for continuously improving the supplier base and the quality of purchased parts. In this role you are expected to support technical manufacturing activities that ensure a continuous flow of quality parts from our supply chain to our North America Plants.
This internship will be based onsite at our Greensboro, NC location, and will run from May 13th – August 9th, 2024. Interns may be eligible for a monthly housing stipend under certain circumstances.
What you will do
- Help to minimize disturbances in our supply chain by steering improvements
- Assist in securing that suppliers are delivering according to Volvo’s specifications
- Serve as an interface between our operation plants and suppliers during running production
- Utilize Microsoft tools to create reports and dashboards
- Manage activities related to supplier relationships (meetings, documents, feedback, etc.)
- Support Supplier Quality Engineers in their day-to-day activities
- Utilize engineering fundamentals by analyzing key components of the supply chain (suppliers, processes, etc.)
- Participate in supplier and internal team meetings
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- Organized and agile in your way of working, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Team-player focused
- Developed written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Experience with Power Bi and Power Automate is a plus
Minimum Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering. Your degree must be at an accredited school and you need to have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
- Summer Interns may work up to 40 hours per week and must be enrolled as a student
What’s in it for you?
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 – $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
- Housing assistance
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
Ready for the next move?
Select one of these calls to action or mix them or phrase your personal invitation:
• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.
• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group’s mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions’ through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.
