Indus Engineer, Fixtures & Lifting (VCK)

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!

Your focus will be to define process and equipment solutions on station and line level for Fixtures & Lifting. Your tasks will be to design the process (2D and 3D) equipment and logistic solutions. Make cycle time estimations of process and assemblies to plan and balance the work (man and auto), with the goal to create lean, efficient and productive global solutions.
The challenge for this role is for the following years to develop our new production system and modify our existing lines for our next generation of cars. The new developed production lines must be flexible, low in energy consumption and have high technical availability and maintainability.

What you’ll do:

• Be part and take lead in the development and implementation of Fixtures & Lifting production setup. Lead the team as tooling & equipment representative within manufacturing engineering.
• Responsible for setting up lean and optimized production process for Fixtures & Lifting.    
• Work in a cross-collaboration network for tooling & equipment process development. 
• Handle and secure mechanics related issues during concept work including safety and functionality.
• Review technical content of the documentation and secure that it meets the agreed level.
• Ensure that requirements regarding documentation for the discipline are included in RFQ.
• Secure that legal inspection is carried out and documented.
• Ensuring installation and commissioning of the equipment’s.
• Ensure that activities are carried out at the right time according to sourcing and installation plan.
• Initiate and establish dialogue with purchasing during sourcing process.
• Ensure that the equipment budget is according to agreements.  

 What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or equivalent technical engineering background.
• Minimum 5 years of practical & project leading experience with tooling and equipment installation (systems design and integration).
• Extensive experience of process related to fixtures & lifting.
• Good understanding of Teamcenter, CATIA V5, Auto CAD, 3D simulation tools.  
• Machine directive 2006/42 EG and applicable harmonized IATF16949 within area of expertise.
• Advanced health & safety knowledge.
• Advanced ergonomics knowledge.
• Documentation system knowledge.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Good communication, collaboration and negotiation skills with internal, external customers and stakeholders.
• Fluent in both English and Slovak, written and spoken due to our global organisation set-up.

Salary for this position starting 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.