Intern: Quality Assurance (Spring 2026)
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 you will do
The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment, and to support/promote the graduate's career goals through interaction with engineering professionals. Interns participate in professional activities for Volvo New River Valley Plant by working on practical, innovative and important projects. This Internship provides structured learning experiences where interns and our Engineering professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo New River Valley Plant.
The purpose of this position is to provide engineering support to the Quality department and to provide learning opportunities for Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other engineering or IT related fields.
The position requires a candidate that has a continuous improvement mind set and enjoys working on problem solving.
Essential Skills & Experience:
The student will be involved in data collection, data cleaning, and advanced data analysis to support quality improvement initiatives within the organization. The position will give the student opportunities to design and build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, enabling the Quality team and management to make data-driven decisions. The intern will develop custom business applications with Power Apps to streamline data entry, workflow, and reporting processes, enhancing operational efficiency. The position will require the intern to automate routine tasks and reporting using Power Automate, allowing for improved accuracy and time savings. The intern will present data insights, dashboards, and recommendations to upper-level management, providing the opportunity to communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Networking with professionals at the plant and other interns will offer exposure to best practices in data analytics and digital transformation. The position will provide experience in planning and execution of data projects both individually and in team environments. Create PowerPoint presentations for communication of new project ideas, data findings, and progress reports.
What's in it for you?
Essential Skills & Experience:
Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on
Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively
Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to promote a higher standard; pitching in to get the job done
Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
IT Skills: Must have experience in Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and preference given to those with experience in Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate
Who are you?
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
Must be?enrolled and pursuing a degree in an Engineering program or other technical degree and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.
Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
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 $17.00 - $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, when applicable
Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization ?? ?
Training and personal development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ?We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ?We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.
Job Category: Organizational Development
Organization: Volvo Trucks
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 25858
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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
