Intern: Manufacturing Engineer Cab Factory… at Volvo Trucks · Dublin

Summary: Volvo Trucks is committed to shaping sustainable transport solutions for the future. As an Intern in the Manufacturing Engineer Cab Factory, you will support the development and improvement of production processes while gaining hands-on experience on the shop floor. Responsibilities: - Support engineers in designing and improving manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment - Assist with data analysis to evaluate cycle time, throughput, and production performance - Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste - Help develop process documentation, work instructions, and standard work - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Design Engineering - Support prototype builds and new product launches, contributing to successful ramp-up into production - Observe and identify opportunities to improve safety, ergonomics, and workflow Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship - Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 - Strong interest in automotive manufacturing, welding technologies, and surface treatment processes (e.g., e-coating, painting, sealing) - Interest in Lean manufacturing and process improvement - Comfortable working both on the shop floor and with data/tools (Excel, etc.) - Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment - Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills - Self-driven and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) and familiarity with PLM systems is a plus - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). PowerBI is also a plus Required Skills: Manufacturing processes, Tooling design, Equipment design, Data analysis, Cycle time evaluation, Throughput evaluation, Production performance evaluation, Lean manufacturing, Process improvement, Process documentation, Work instructions, Standard work, Prototype builds, New product launches, Safety improvement, Ergonomics improvement, Workflow improvement, Automotive manufacturing, Welding technologies, Surface treatment processes, E-coating, Painting, Sealing, Excel, CAD software, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, PLM systems, Microsoft Office, PowerBI Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Housing assistance, when applicable, Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization, Training and personal development