Megacasting and Machining equipment engineer

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!

What You’ll Do

Provide technical and process support and solution enabling the process of machining our Megacasted product – die casting, and its equipment to produce and deliver highest quality products on time. Own process qualification, characterization, control and improvement for the manufacturing and processes belong to complete aluminum die-casted product machining technology and its subsequent processes.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up, developing and maintaining a unique Machining Bill of Process and its corresponding/subsequent processes for new and existing products and technologies including high safety, environmental and quality.
• Be part of the installation and designing technology to set up for the new Volvo plant and its aluminium die casted product which will be delivered parts to Machining to finalize the product
• Establish robust process control and monitoring system for machining components - Trim press + x-ray, CNC machining, deburring and laser passivation and its subsequent processes to ensure the quality of the high-performance structural product.
• Take care of washing process after CNC machining. Responsible for up-to-date process parameter fingerprinting. Being on machine side, not in the office.
• Responsible for maintaining and full control of running processes including technology water treatment, filters and cleaning activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures for process excursions.
• Lead and manage process technicians supporting day-to-day coverage of manufacturing line processes, including rapid response on out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity.
• Lead in the training of operators, and team leaders and demonstrate effective leadership
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedure and quality safety assurance documents, including, but not limited to, work instruction, and health of the line monitor (such as pre-flight or process checklist). Lead the first responder team to process excursions.
• Own and document problem-solving processes for non - conform materials and processes on each workstation in the Machining line

Location

You will be based at Volvo Cars’ Kosice plant in Slovakia.

What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical/Electrical/CNC/Casting or equivalent and proficient years of experience in a real mechanical and machining manufacturing/industrial environment CNC/PLC/programming/maintenance/robots.
• Essential skills include intelligent risk-taking, integrated thinking, strong leadership, effective problem-solving, and technical communication.
• Ability to manage technicians from multiple disciplines and levels.
• Experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering associated with melting and furnace equipment
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills Skilled with common workplace software and PLC programming including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of process development, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), & FMEA fundamentals are required.
• Ability to handle various processes and equipment required.

How to learn more and apply? Does this sound like your next challenge? Are you eager to join us? Then apply via the link in the advert with an attached CV in English and applications with a cover letter explaining your motivation will be highly appreciated.

Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail. We run interviews continuously, so don’t wait to apply!

Salary for this position starting from 2000 EUR, per month,gross.

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. 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.

Additional benefits:

• 13th salary;
• Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;
• Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar);
• Employee Share Matching Programme;
• 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.

Warm welcome with your application!

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.