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Industrial Engineer

Volvo Cars Group

Volvo Cars Group

Ridgeville, SC, USA
Posted on Aug 27, 2025

Industrial Engineer

Can you engineer a brighter tomorrow?
It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. At Volvo Cars, we embrace change. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. For this, we’re seeking out more creative minds to shape that future. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your tomorrow.

Let's introduce ourselves

As an Industrial Engineer in our Final Assembly Shop, you will be responsible for both current and future manufacturing processes in part of the final assembly plant. You will be part of a growing team of engineers and technicians where you have your own areas of responsibility but also support each other towards common goals.

What you'll do

  • Create and maintain standardized work and processes.
  • Create and maintain plant floor layouts, including material facades.
  • Drive efficiency improvements for current processes / new processes under industrialization together with Production / Launch.
  • Plan for future car projects deliverables and rebalance manning requirements.
  • Responsible for Process Engineering targets (QDFIPS) within time/technique/cost. Continuously streamline and improve the assembly processes within your area.
  • Implement lean process improvements and reduce waste.
  • Lead Kaizen events with cross functional teams.
  • Participate 2nd line process problem analysis (through DMAIC) and participate in the problem-solving process when expertise competence is needed.
  • Consider safety, ergonomics and quality in every aspect of your work.
  • Perform return on investment calculations for suggested improvements.
  • Perform time studies, capacity analyses, layout / product flow analyses and standardized work.
  • Participate in Launch Team Activities and Budget Projects.
  • Manage, organize, assist with training and facilitate Kaizen (Process Improvement) and lean thinking implementation workshops to achieve company objectives.
  • Develops and maintains the standard labor hours, cycle time and takt time.
  • Be the interface towards tooling and commodity ME for the own area regarding tools (lifting devices, support tools etc.) and equipment to secure quality, efficiency and delivery for plant related projects.
  • Be the expert in Volvo Car Line Fundamental and make sure to spread that knowledge to other teams and ensure that we secure fulfillment on the shop floor.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • 2+ years’ experience from manual, highly repetitive and short cycle time assembly processes.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a plus.
  • Excellent skills in MS Office, TeamCenter and preferably simulation software is a plus.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Good communication skills in a global, cross-functional environment.
  • Expert know-how in balancing, manning calculations, productivity analysis/loss analysis, capacity analysis and ergonomics.
  • Strong knowledge in Product and Process Engineering.
  • Be proficient and experience in line balancing, cycle time calculations, time studies, capacity analysis and other Industrial Engineering tasks.
  • Have high energy and passion for your job. Be self-driven, able to hit the ground running and contribute to the team from day one.
  • Have excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross functional and global teams
  • Have great abilities to organize and prioritize your own work.
  • Have great problem-solving skills and a data driven approach.

Competencies

  • Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Manages complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Optimizes work processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Communicates effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
  • Ensures ownership: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Action oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.


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.

Ready to take the next step?
Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission.

Welcome with your application!

Ridgeville, SC, US, 29472

Job requisition ID: 77260


Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina