Intern: Manufacturing Engineer Project Office (Spring 2025)

Location:

Dublin, VA, US, 24084

Position Type: Student

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What will you do

At Volvo Trucks, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

During the internship, you will be trained in the appropriate courses and computer systems necessary to support the Project Office. You will be exposed to many of the facets of project management, including the use and application of project models and tools that are critical to the successful implementation of product and industrial modifications and introductions.

Considering the project portfolio of the Project Office, there are projects at various levels of maturity, from project initiation to implementation, which will give you a broad range of exposure to the lifecycle of a project. Additionally, nearly all of these projects run on multi-million dollar budgets.

You will assist the project managers in various tasks, and will play a key role in updating and formalizing the processes that are used regularly within the team. Our goal is to secure that you will gain an understanding of project management in the manufacturing environment, and have as much practical application as possible.

Who are you?

• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75

• Applicants must be pursuing an Engineering or Business undergraduate degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.

• Applicants should be interested in pursuing a professional career in a manufacturing facility upon graduation.

• Applicants should also have a working knowledge of CAD Programs, MSWord, MSExcel, and Statistical Analysis calculations. Experience with Visio is also preferred

What’s in it for you?

The Project Office internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to promote the graduate’s career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for the Volvo Dublin, Virginia facility by working on important and innovative projects.

• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. 

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance 

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization 

• Training and personal development 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: Volvo Trucks

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 15771

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia