Geometry Engineer

Let's introduce ourselves

The Geometry Engineer will secure Volvo Cars ability to build cars efficiently and with the right geometry from Body shop to Final Assembly, fulfilling all Final demands and related car properties. This Engineer will develop models & processes, specific directions and/or guidelines communicated by manager. as well as represent and speak on behalf of Plant Quality regarding geometry.

What you'll do

Role Description:

Running production

• Daily morning meetings with Management, GE, GT and MT reviewing the previous day activities and plan for the next coming activities and corrective actions.
• Geometry assurance systems and processes supporting the VCPA objectives and fulfilling specified PIST demands targets for Body and Final Assembly
• Assure robust Final demand measurement outcome of current/forward model with zero FTT influence or production stop time
• Ownership of the perceived quality final demands achievements towards the customers over the lifetime of the vehicle
• Geometry support to meet the Volvo Cars Q objectives for vehicles 3 Months in service and beyond
• Lead, drive and follow-up daily operational analyzes, measures improvement activities (product, process and supplier)
• Geometry assurance Disciplines, Processes, Methods, and Tools to be used by plant personnel
• Support Plant Quality team areas in geometrical issues
• Deliver efficient and timely root cause analysis, containment, and permanent fixes of geometrical or quality robustness of Geometry systems or deliverables
• Input and initiate Judgement events to maintain / improve geometrical quality
• Bi-weekly alignment meeting in PIC-room with Production/Audit/QAL/Q
• Develop the Geometry Assurance function and work methods within the Geometry department within the plant and between the plants
• Feed the up-streams lessons learned and continuous improvement work towards Geometry methods and system solutions to secure Volvo Cars business objectives
• Develop, lead, and perform continuous education & training of Geometry methods, principles, cross functional interactions and tools to the plants

Project phase

• In program lead the VIRA-tasks of Perceived Quality demands (Final Demands) between TT to Final Status Report (FSR)
• Input Systems Geometry engineer competencies in Vehicle programs
• Participate and ensure that the plant has the ability and prerequisites to fulfill geometric requirements in project phase and running products/processes
• Support with Geometry expertise towards running and Development Departments
• Initiate management systems of geometrical issues in vehicle programs
• Develop and conduct the trim part coordination process (Nominal buck) from PP series
• In MYC lead Perceived Quality demands (Final Demands) from VP to Final Status Report (FSR).
• Ownership of geometry tooling, methods and way of working, e.g. geometry setting fixtures. VCS Checking the 3D geometry of assembly equipment 8071,5 and Assembly equipment 8041,01

What you'll bring

• University degree, technical education or equivalent work experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lead and manage workgroups.
• Good process knowledge / experience of Body shop and Final Assembly.
• Good communication skills in English, oral and written
• Experience or ability to assimilate ideas and adapt these to your own operations
• Analytical thinking with an ability to structure and prioritize
• Team player
• Catia, Teamcenter, CM4D, VIRA, PowerBI

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.