Geometry Technician

Let's create the future together.

At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

We are people who want to make a difference.

Everything we do starts with people. It’s what makes us different from all other car companies. If you share our belief in the power of people and our passion for human-centric innovation, you will thrive together with brilliant, like-minded colleagues who are committed to making a true difference?

Job Summary:

You want to make a difference. So do we.
Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of making an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference. 

At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a team which works globally to makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. We offer you an exciting challenge in an international and growing company with a strong culture and great development opportunities. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to actively contribute to the growth of our business through people. Come join us!

The role of the Geometry Technician is to ensure that the appropriate quality and body geometry can be obtained on cars delivered to our customers.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform the necessary adjustments or measurements on the production equipment, so that the appropriate quality and body geometry can be obtained on cars delivered to our customers.
• Ensure that production is informed prior to the adjustments of process equipment.
• Perform 1st and 2nd line analysis by continuously monitoring and controlling the geometry outcome with the existing statistical system. CM4D/Trend Machines.
• Act on measurement errors, to include analyzing, fixing or following-up.
• Analyze deviations from geo outcomes, being responsible for carrying out the necessary actions and perform analysis to correct the process equipment.
• Serve as the process geometry expert representative during projects, follow the standard for the geo processing equipment.
• Participate in working with the measuring equipment, have knowledge in various quality assurance measuring systems, such as Laser trackers, measuring arm, ATOS and new measuring machines.
• Respond to measurement errors, in connection with the geometry measurements, analyze and fix the errors.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance (PM) and ensure continuous monitoring of the process equipment.
• Participate in design reviews for new installations, new programs and prototype constructions. Ensure the geometry process according to the process matrix.
• Work with continuous improvement to prevent geometry problems.
• In collaboration with the director, make decisions within your own area of responsibility and under current frameworks (economic conditions).
• Perform verification measurements on the trend station systems and CMM machines, to ensure that they keep their measurement accuracy. Adjust or calibrate to cope with the deviation.
• Keep a logbook of the whole responsibility area.
• Run the inline/offline measurement program, when necessary to support the GE’s.
• Act on alarms/events from production, analyze, fix, and inform the Production and Geometry organization.
• Ensure the delivery of activities for the coming shift.
• Participate in decision-making meetings.
• Work with GE to make decisions within the geometry area of responsibility.
• Document deviations/analyses according to the decided operation
• Align with overall objectives and secure implementation results.
• Communicate and align all activities with internal Volvo Cars stakeholders.
• Develop tools, models and processes for continuous improvements.
• Challenge status quo

Job Specifications:                            

• HS diploma and 5 years of experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work any shift - This posting is specifically for the GEO 3rd shift whcih will run from approx. 9:30PM - 6:10AM - Training would occur during 1st shift hours.

Competencies/Abilities:

• Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistent with the highest ethical standards.
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions.
• Uses both logic and intuition to reach appropriate conclusions.
• Familiar with Polyworks software in measuring and scanning applications (Leica, Faro, Handy Scan, …),
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to utilize a PC to communicate, track trends and retrieve relevant information.
• Listens to others; respects their differences.
• Positive mindset.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with peers in other functions and with colleagues in other businesses or divisions.
• Shares Volvo’s core values.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.