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New Model Program Engineer (VCK)
full-time•Košice
About this role
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
As Manufacturing Program Engineer (MPE), you will be part of the Industrial Operations Program and Quality (IOPQ) organization, which works on launching our new products, meaning you will support the implementation of new cars. This position coordinates programs in the Košice plant, and a big part of the job is collaboration with our Global team in Sweden.
What you'll do
You will be working closely with the program launch team in the industrialization phase all the way up to Program End, supporting the launch activities and driving some of our launch forums and processes, as well as with the Manufacturing Program Manager to support multiple tasks, such as Manufacturing readiness reviews, pre-build events, and task force.
In doing so, you will:
- Manage the AVN (Analysis and Verification Need) during the later part of the program phase for Manufacturing;
- Together with the Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM), develop and manage the plan for the entire manufacturing team, as well as promote collaboration and pragmatic issue management within our car programs;
- Contribute to Industrial Operation Program and Quality and Manufacturing engineering´s strategic development and continuously improve our way of working;
- Work with Launch Quality Operating System (LQOS) to secure successful launches of our vehicle programs and model year introductions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Project Reporting and Review: Manage the project review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at established review points to enable them to evaluate progress;
- Project Planning: Produce workstream or project plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization's project management framework;
- Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software;
- Requirements Management: Identify, elicit, and document project/process requirements, using appropriate modeling techniques, if required, and maintain documentation and traceability throughout the project;
- Stakeholder Management: Deliver stakeholder engagement activities to support the effective working relationships and respond to stakeholder needs and concerns.
What you'll bring
- Previous manufacturing engineering experience working on equipment projects (project lead/installation/commissioning) or program launch is meritorious;
- Engineering university education: Mechanical/Mechatronic, Manufacturing, Automation, Electrical, or equivalent;
- Ability to independently drive tasks and solve problems;
- Analytic and engineering data reporting skills, competence in Business Intelligence;
- Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Europe, although based in Košice District, Slovakia;
- Conversational in English, written and spoken;
- Self-starter and troubleshooting attitude, high level of communication skills, curiosity to learn new technologies;
- Not only an individual contributor attitude, but also an ability to work within a multinational team.
Preferably experience within the following areas and tools:
- Engineering (R&D), Plant supply chain and Manufacturing Engineering (ME);
- VPDS (Volvo Product Development System);
- VIRA;
- Planisware;
- TOCC and MSCB.
Compensation Data
Base Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 2.400 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.
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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.
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What you'll do
- The role involves managing the project review process and supporting the launch activities for new car models. You will collaborate with the program launch team and the Manufacturing Program Manager to ensure successful implementation.
About Volvo Car Corporation
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.
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