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Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion Components (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!

Let's introduce ourselves

Propulsion Components Industrialization is a department within Manufacturing Engineering. Together with our central resources, we develop and implement quality-assured, flexible, and effective production systems in the Propulsion Components shop, in the plant. Our work is cross-functional & project-oriented, securing local industrialization of car programs.

What you'll do

  • Utilize strong manufacturing engineering mindset and previous experience in the automotive industry to secure and coordinate production lines automation from supplier evaluation to installation, commissioning, and handover;
  • Prepare and optimize specifications for equipment, resulting in validation during FAT, SAT, and commissioning phase;
  • Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions;
  • Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals;
  • Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters;
  • Develop and design your equipment and process area (Battery and/ or Electrical engine production) according to Volvo standards, specifically equipment solutions by considering electrical design requirements;
  • Improve the techniques & methods used by the team following the project through product development & feedback, quoting and buying the equipment as well as installing and commissioning to achieve flawless launch according to project KPI requirement for Battery or Electrical engine;
  • Take part in RFQ=Request For Quotation of equipment - cost estimations, development of process concepts, supplier relations, continuous alignment with customers, installing and commissioning.

What you'll bring

  • Previous manufacturing engineering experience working on equipment projects (project lead/installation/commissioning), is mandatory;
  • Electrical hardware and Eplan knowledge, experience working with electrical design;
  • Machine Safety knowledge (safety zones, safety equipment incl. safety doors, roller gates, light beams etc.);
  • Previous working experience with sourcing process (internal & external relations in sourcing), and Project management experience;
  • Preferred engineering university education: Electrical, Automation, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or equivalent;
  • Problem-solving DMAIC knowledge;
  • FMEA experience;
  • Good understanding of Teamcenter, CATIA V5, Auto CAD;
  • Conversational in English, written and spoken, and preferably proficient in Slovak language;
  • Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Europe, although based in Kosice District, Slovakia;
  • Not only an individual contributor attitude, but also an ability to work within a multinational team;
  • Self-starter and troubleshooting attitude, high level of communication skills, curiosity to learn new technologies;
  • Analytic and engineering data reporting skills.

Compensation Data

Base Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 2.500 EUR.
* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.
 
Additional benefits:

  • Summer & Winter Pay;
  • Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;
  • Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar);
  • Cafeteria Benefit Program;
  • Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements;
  • Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements;
  • Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury;
  • Flexible working hours.


Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Ready for the next step?
You can submit your application via our career page. Please send us your CV and cover letter (optional) in English. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully submitted your application.

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Kosice, SK, 040 01

Job requisition ID:  78696

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