Operations Graduate Program - Engineer in BIW

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. 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 modern technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI (Artificial Intelligence), data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more. 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.  Our organization:   Umeå Plant is one of the Volvo Groups largest plants. With over 1500 employees, we are one of Northern Sweden’s largest industries. We produce cabs for Volvo Trucks, with everything from stamping sheet metal to welding and painting complete cabs. Our facility is one of the world’s most modern with advanced technology and competent employees.  This is us, your new team:   The Engineering team are embarking on a transformation journey at the factory, with significant development opportunities where engineering plays a role in shaping the process of tomorrow. By using digitalization as a tool and utilizing modern technology and technical solutions we are shaping the world we want to live in. We combine a strong field expertise with system and data knowledge to take the engineering team to the next level through industry 4.0. Do you want to be a part of our transformation?  Umeå Plant has enormous potential to be in the forefront. Join us on our journey where you can make a difference!   Main activities and responsibilities:  We are looking for a true engineering ambassador, able to challenge the status quo and think outside of the box. Your ideas will revolutionize the way we think about and work within engineering. Your primary responsibilities will be to collaborate with colleagues in developing methods and processes to ensure that the right technology is implemented to secure cost-effective and flexible production today and for years to come. You will work cross-functionally to synchronize engineering methods and reinvestment needs. You will actively participate in and drive the development of production methods alongside production engineers, technicians, managers, and other great co-workers cross-functionally to find the best solutions, both within the network at the Umeå factory and at other Volvo production units.  Who are you?  We believe you are a person who can go down into details without losing the holistic view. We are looking for somebody with an analytic mindset and courage to challenge the status quo. Personal credibility and integrity are crucial characteristics for this position. You are a social person that enjoys working with others in cross functional teams, and your focus is creating true customer value using analysis and data as a key enabler. International experience/background is a merit as you will interact with colleagues of other nationalities. Our new teammate will have shown a winning attitude and a great persona, in combination with a strong record of accomplishment and references.  Required knowledge/experience:  * BSc or MSc in engineering or equivalent.  * Recently graduated with a maximum of two years of prior working experience.  * Fluent in English (both spoken and written).  * Proficient in Swedish.  * Possesses a valid work permit for Sweden (if not a citizen).  * Driver license for car. * Demonstrated interest or experience in automation/ Technology development.  * Previous experience in a production organization is advantageous.  International experience is a plus.  Last Application date: 27th of November.