Maintenance Engineer, Paintshop (VCK)

Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars

It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. 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!

About the assignment

We are now looking for Maintenance Engineers for project phase as well as running production in our future Paint Shop.
Do you want to be part of setting up the new production plant in Kosice, Slovakia? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop and design your process area or technique from a maintenance perspective.

What is in the scope of the role?

Project phase:

• Secure KPIs such as availability, MTTR, MDT, MCBF, costs, safety etc. in close co-operation with the cross functional team.
• Setup of Bill of Material, spare parts list, and maintenance program, disturbance solving instructions
• Contribute to an optimal set-up of the maintainability and reliability in the production lines during the equipment design and installation phase.
• During the last year of the project phase, 2026, focus will be on trimming and validate the equipment during build pre-series of cars, make instructions and training of maintenance technicians.
• Together with your manager and your maintenance engineering colleagues, you will build and develop your team. This includes guidance of maintenance technicians and process operators.

Running phase:

• Ensure maintenance KPI´s in pre-studies and installation projects.
• Being responsible for developing your area/ function applying Value Driven Maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance towards supervisors / technicians and operator maintenance and execution, leading of actions
• Contribute with support and experience in the cross functional team in order to meet the areas common targets.
• Working with continuous improvements of asset utilization (availability, quality) and cost control. Define and update the maintenance program (preventive and corrective).

Do you fit the profile?

Your background is a technical bachelor’s degree or at least +5 years of relevant experience. You have leadership and communications skills. 
Experience from running production in car manufacturing Paint Shop will be highly meritorious. If you have experiences from other shops, it is also meritorious as well as other engineering roles.
You need extensive collaboration and networking skills, and you should be able to communicate in English, both written and spoken.

The position is in Kosice, Slovakia. The base salary for this position starts at 1850 EUR p.m. 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 the seniority level and previous experience of the 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

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
 
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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