Geometry Senior Engineer
Volvo Cars Group
Ridgeville, SC, USA
Geometry Senior Engineer
Let's introduce ourselves
The purpose of the Geometry BIW Lead Engineer is to control and co-ordinate the Geometry Assurance within the scope of the Geometry Network for an assigned vehicle area during all stages of a project and in full production. This shall involve cross cluster and cross project activities.
What you'll do
Principal Responsibilities:
- Provide experience from System Solution, Final Demand, Supplier Capabilities and Measuring of current Products to problem solving team, also judge and summarize lessons learns as input to future projects
- Initiates and leads cross function team (or support leading other GEs) for complex issues solving which related to different area.
- Gives the geometry education and shares geometry experience to geometry internal and plant problem solving team.
- Judge and define additional measuring requirements for analysis in which equipment or way is best and give the suggestion base on the measurements.
- Analysis of results of Supplier Measurement and assessment of impact on build in running production.
- Conduct in depth Analysis of Measurement Results from Factory
- Evaluation of modifications and adjustments resulting from analysis in the plant.
- Support production parameter technicians to run A to C geometry process coordination and maintainence.
- Interface at the working level within the Volvo Geometry Network with similar responsible Engineers at all related Volvo establishments (e.g. VCT, VCG, VCBC, VCMM, VCCD, VCDQ, VCLQ etc.....).
- Recommend changes to geometric requirements resulting from above investigations.
- Evaluation of modifications and adjustments resulting from this analysis
- Initiate updating of geometric requirements document and CMM Programme changes where defined as required (e.g. Target Values, Measuring and Capability Points, etc.)
- Create the Weekly geometry indicators management status reports to inform factory management of the Geometry output, improvements, etc.. within their specific areas.
What you'll bring
- Engineering college degree or above.
- Majored in machinery or computer is preferred.
- More than 8 years’ Geometry field working experience.
- Automobile industry experience is preferred.
- Good leadership and negotiation skills
- 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
- Catia, Teamcenter, CM4D
- 6-Sigma Green, blue or blackbelt.
- Be conversant with 2D drawing.
- Good computer and MS office skills
- Good English in speaking & writing.
- Be conversant with CM4D (Measurements Analysis tools)
- Have a flexible approach to problem solving, prefer certified Level 2 - 6 sigma
- Have an understanding of Space Mathematics and System Kinematics
- Be fully conversant with the engineering, processes and production of all components in the identified area
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.
Ridgeville, SC, US, 29472
Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina