Lean Manufacturing Intern — Industrial Engineering

Volvo Trucks; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Career opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Volvo Trucks is offering an industrial engineering internship at the Volvo New River Valley Plant. You will assist the Manufacturing Engineering Department with assignments focused on industrial engineering and lean practices on the shop floor.

This paid internship provides structured learning experiences, housing assistance where applicable, and broad career opportunities across Volvo Group. You’ll collaborate with professionals to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects and support

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Industrial Engineering with at least 30 completed semester hours before start.
• Minimum GPA 2.75.
• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of workplace organization and standardized work at each station.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices on the shop floor.
• Review current labor standards and identify improvements to labor utilization and waste reduction.
• Participate in training and development to support team deliverables.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Flexibility

Dependability/Reliability

Writing/Presentation

Education

Industrial Engineering program

Job description

Volvo Trucks is offering an industrial engineering internship at the Volvo New River Valley Plant. You will assist the Manufacturing Engineering Department with assignments focused on industrial engineering and lean practices on the shop floor.

This paid internship provides structured learning experiences, housing assistance where applicable, and broad career opportunities across Volvo Group. You’ll collaborate with professionals to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects and support