Operations Graduate Program: Smart Maintenance & Equipment Management

Location:

Macungie, PA, US, 18062

Position Type: Graduate

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

About the Operations Graduate Program

If you are up for the challenge of developing our future Operations and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you! 

During 15 intense and exciting months, our Operations Graduate Program will give you a holistic view of our operational and logistic activities, including both the local and global perspective. You will be working with the technologies of tomorrow, building the products of the future – electric, connected, and automated. In parallel, you will grow as a person, through individual and team development sessions.

You will have a permanent position from day one, with a manager and mentor to support you. You will experience several local and international job rotations and work on business-critical projects developing your competencies for tomorrow. You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. In addition, you will gather with other program participants to take part in trainings and events designed to help you grow into your future career at the Volvo Group. We offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying innovative technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our full electric or autonomous products.

If rotational development, a global set-up, and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you.

What you will do

Our organization:

Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) is responsible for producing Mack Trucks for North American customers and export markets. As part of that, the Manufacturing Engineering Team is responsible for defining and optimizing the Assembly Operation processes of all Mack Trucks. Our mission includes the support of current production and new products, all new capital industrial projects, development of lean processes using the Mack Performance System (MPS), and the adaptation of modern technology and Ways of Working defining new era of transportation.

This is us, your new team:

Our highly motivated manufacturing engineering and maintenance team drives technologies, processes, and equipment into our existing assembly operations to ensure our products' safety, quality, and delivery. As a part of this larger group, your team focuses on the tools & equipment that allow us to assemble every Mack Truck. To take the next leap in our equipment management journey, our team learns and develops modern technologies and systems to meet the needs of our factory today while ensuring we are ready for the products of tomorrow. We ensure that the equipment we are introducing is safe to operate, designed for maintainability, and enables world-class machine availability. We have the freedom to challenge current limitations, implement proof of concepts, and build upon our successes and failures. We challenge each other and strive for continuous improvement, while maintaining balance by working hard and having fun.

How you will make an impact:

In this role you will research, develop, and gain competence around emerging equipment technologies, systems, and methods to further advance our current manufacturing processes. You will also work on implementing, scaling, and maintaining solutions that power our production systems. With great freedom to innovate, you will play a key role in world-class manufacturing of the next generation of Mack products.

Main activities and responsibilities:

• Develop strategies used to deploy and maintain tools and equipment within the Mack Trucks LVO Cab & Vehicle Assembly facilities

• As part of a cross functional team, implement new systems and ways-of-working for maintaining production assets in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• Investigate and integrate standards in Early Equipment Management (EEM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) Focus Areas

• Further expand the Mack Performance System (MPS) focus area roadmaps in EEM and PM

• Drive digitalization and technology transformation to support the EEM and PM roadmaps

• Investigate and create partnerships with vendors to solve current manufacturing problems and support future manufacturing needs

• Engage with stakeholders to identify problems and help implement solutions to support business KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Overall Line Efficiency (OLE)

• Develop synergies with other competence areas including safety, quality, operations, and process engineering to create collaborative solutions for our factory

• Drive engagement and competence development to accelerate the technology transformation throughout all levels of the organization

Who are you?

As a member of the manufacturing engineering and maintenance team, you have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. You have an aptitude for self-development and always keep a holistic view. You are known for your perseverance, energy, and most of all your drive to improve. Next to an interest in project management & lean management, you are good with data and show leadership potential. If this is you, please jump in and join us for the ride!

Required knowledge/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, data science or engineering-related field

• 0-2 years of previous working experience, prior to or after graduation.

• Solid communication skills and proficiency in English

We cannot provide sponsorship for this entry-level position.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Global travel and exposure to other business areas

• Being part of a company that is a market leader and creating impactful changes for the trucking industry

Ready for the next move?

• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.

• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

Curious, and have some questions? Contact the team!

• Matthew Knerr – Tooling & Equipment Engineering Manager: matthew.knerr@volvo.com

• James Crudden – Maintenance Engineering: james.crudden@volvo.com

• Marta Albalate – HRBP: marta.albalate@volvo.com

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Job Category: Product Design

Organization: Mack Trucks

Travel Required: Frequent Travel

Requisition ID: 8757

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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