Equipment Engineer - Propulsion, (VCK)

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. Volvo Cars Kosice plan to start running production in the end of 2026. Up until then, we will work as a project organization with designing, build up and commission.
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:

● Utilize strong manufacturing engineering mindset and previous experience in the automotive industry to ensure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers;
● Being part of a global production team in our state-of-the-art Propulsion Shop, supporting new car project, setting up the new production plant in Kosice, Slovakia, global development work and running production;
● Develop and design your equipment and process area (Battery and/ or Electrical engine production);
● Create robust, efficient, and improved processes and equipment for Propulsion Components;
● Being responsible for the Robots, dispense system, welding system, and other joint system design, standard application, installation, and commissioning to achieve flawless launch according to project KPI requirement for Battery or EDU over time;
● Define our equipment, tools, and machines according to Volvo standards to fulfill defined product specifications;
● Contribute to the optimal set-up of the workstations and production lines;
● Improve the techniques & methods used by the team following the project through product development & feedback, quoting and buying the equipment as well as installing and commissioning;
● Take part in cost estimations, development of process concepts, supplier relations, continuous alignment with customers, etc.

What you'll bring:

● Previous manufacturing engineering experience working on equipment projects (project lead/installation/commissioning) is mandatory;
● Previous working experience with sourcing process (internal & external relations in sourcing), laser and plasma application and Project management experience;
● Preferred engineering education: Mechanical/Mechatronic, Manufacturing, Automation, Electrical, or equivalent;
● Joint system knowledge;
● Problem-solving DMAIC knowledge;
● FMEA experience;
● Good understanding of Teamcenter, CATIA V5, Auto CAD;
● Conversational in English, written and spoken, and proficient in Slovak language;
● Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Europe, more frequently in the initial phase (2024), although based in Kosice, Slovakia;
● Not only an individual contributor attitude but also an ability to work within a multinational team;
● Self-starter and troubleshooting attitude, high level of communication skills, curiosity to learn new technologies;
● Analytic and engineering data reporting skills.

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.
Please keep in mind that we recruit continuously, also have patience with us with regards to replies, we are currently dealing with a lot of applications. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via e-mail.