BIW Manufacturing Co-op: Streamline Processes

Volvo Group; Grover (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Internal mobility across Volvo Group

Training and personal development

Job summary

Volvo Group's Manufacturing Engineering Co-op in Kings Mountain, NC offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced BIW environment. You will perform time studies, analyze production data, and contribute to process optimization, tooling improvements, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with production teams to deliver measurable results. The program emphasizes lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and knowledge transfer on the shop floor, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering
• Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA 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

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

Skills

Time studies

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Office 365

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Volvo Group's Manufacturing Engineering Co-op in Kings Mountain, NC offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced BIW environment. You will perform time studies, analyze production data, and contribute to process optimization, tooling improvements, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with production teams to deliver measurable results. The program emphasizes lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and knowledge transfer on the shop floor, with opportunities to