Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars
We’re an ambitious company and we’ve set ourselves some firm goals. By 2030, we want to be a fully electric mobility company with global growth. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we’ll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That’s why we’ve decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory – and this time we’re expanding in Kosice, Slovakia.
The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!
In this role, you will update and distribute shop master data, plan and balance line processes and layouts, and set efficiency targets. You will create standard documents, represent the shop in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Logistics, and act as the ME liaison during production. As a specialist in shop processes and products, you will support production with analysis, input during launches, and continuous improvement initiatives. Managing minor projects, conducting capacity investigations, and overseeing line layout and ergonomic solutions will also be key responsibilities. You will help eliminate waste, support line balancing, and participate in plant engineering projects. A Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience in automated OEMs, strong problem-solving skills, and willingness to travel occasionally are required. The main area of responsibility is seating.
What you'll do?
- Authority to update and distribute shop master data (e.g. Hours per Vehicle - HPV, Head Count - HC, Efficiency).
- Line Rough Balancing, Process and Layout Planning.
- Authority to distribute shop efficiency targets, short & long term.
- Create standard documents OIS (operator instruction sheet), Moving line charts.
- Be the shop representative in the cross functional project teams together with ME and Logistics.
- Be the shop interface towards ME in running production.
- Be the shop specialists concerning process, also product (including Pre-prod work, Engineering buy-off for new programs), applicable for Final Assembly Car Plant.
- Support production in their work with first line analysis when SE expertise is needed.
- During launch provide necessary input from running production.
- Support production in Kaizen Workshops/M3MU and other continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support production in reaching man hour targets for operations on running models and drive productivity improvements.
- Minor non-product spending projects for current models in shop.
- Investigate on capacity investigations (CIR) based on request from Plant Business Office.
- Justify request (facts and figures) and introduce product and process improvement related investments.
- Responsible for line layout (including material facade, placement of tooling) in running operation and in projects.
- Secure the shop layout within the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the high hurts process in the shop.
- Coordinate the required manning needs for shop in running.
- Participations in PE (plant engineering) investigations/projects.
- Drive Best Practice Sharing Shop Engineering between the plants and within the plant.
- Secure shop deliveries to plant annual process (strategies, targets, capacity and investments)
- Responsible to secure good ergonomic solutions.
- Drive elimination of waste of time, money, materials, man-hours, machine time, quality losses and other resources that do not generate value in shops.
- Early involvement in the Process Design in line with the development of the Shop Vision for product and non-product projects
- Support and help production in line balancing e.g. line speed changes and introduction of new products/processes.
Your background:
- Educational background: Bachelor’s degree or above, major in engineering-related subjects.
- Preferred experience with Seating from an OEM environment
- Experience requirement: More than 5 years of engineering experience in highly automation OEMs.
- Have strong communication and coordination, problem solving ability, strong innovation ability and pressure resistance.
- Quick leaner, good computer software skills, PPT master is a plus.
- Excellent in English listening, speaking, written skills, and presentation.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on an occasional basis
The Salary for this position starts from 2.250 EUR, per month, brutto.
* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. The final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to the monthly salary, there is also a 13th salary paid in an aliquot amount and a performance bonus depending on the company's financial results and individual performance.
Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.