Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2027)

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

Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2027)

Location: Grover, NC, US, 28086

Position Type: Student

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op in our Body in White operations in Kings Mountain, NC, you will help improve process stability, efficiency, quality, and safety in a fast-paced production environment. From day one, you will contribute to real projects focused on process optimization, tooling improvement, digitalization, and continuous improvement.You will:

• 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

Your future team

You will be part of a hands-on manufacturing engineering team committed to improving Body in White operations as production volumes grow. We are redesigning processes, tools, and fixtures while strengthening standards and documentation for long-term success.
We are a collaborative, action-oriented team that enjoys solving real problems, learning on the shop floor, and turning ideas into improvements that matter.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Essential 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
• Applicants must have a 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 have

• 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

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful, hands-on engineering experience in a real manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to contribute to projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• A supportive team environment with strong collaboration and practical learning
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, tooling, digitalization, and cross-functional teamwork
• A strong foundation for future career growth in manufacturing and engineering

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from 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 $17.00 - $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, when applicable
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Mack Trucks

Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.