Professional Industrial Engineer - Logistics
Location:
Dublin, VA, US, 24084
Position Type: Professional
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
At Volvo Trucks North America you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will:
You will be responsible for the material flow processes that occur between our third-party logistics providers ("3PL") and Volvo New River Valley plant ("NRV"), supporting daily operations as well as new product introductions and industrialization activities. As the logistics engineer for 3PL, you will advise 3PL on process requirements from goods receipt through delivery to the NRV plant. You will analyze material flow, equipment, space, cost, and transportation to optimize the end-to-end flow. The role requires close alignment with 3PL and Volvo internal stakeholders alike. In addition, you will act as a Scrum Master, supporting and enabling an agile team to deliver robust logistics flow solutions.
Core Responsibilities
Work directly on designing new--and improving existing--internal logistics material flows (from site goods receiving to final point of use) that utilize lean manufacturing concepts.
Primary point of contact for processes that are directly related to the interaction between 3PL and Volvo NRV internal material flow, including problem solving and root cause analysis.
Develop new logistics strategies and align decisions with key stakeholders, including in-house versus 3PL responsibilities. Must be able to make data-driven decisions with the latest data analysis tools (AI, Power BI, etc.).
Utilize industrial computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications to design floor layouts, visualize flows, and analyze space utilization.
Embrace the Volvo Performance System to aid in our continuous improvement journey, including safety/ergonomics, labor utilization, space utilization, standardized work, line balancing, waste reduction, etc.
Analyze transportation requirements, including trailer lane needs and logistics network impacts.
Work closely with other functions-such as manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, finance, material planning & control, production scheduling, and others-to negotiate and align needs of the production team.
Coordinate Agile meetings as Scrum Master to assure features tasks are being delivered on time.
Have the opportunity to support several areas within the production facility-body-in-white (BIW), paint, main truck final assembly-as well as leverage best practices from other Volvo Group sites located across the globe.
Your future team
You will belong to the Volvo NRV Logistics Engineering Final Assembly department, reporting to the manager of that department. You are located onsite at the Volvo NRV plant in Dublin, Virginia and also occasional local travel to various 3PL sites.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Confidence in building strong relationships across cultures and organizations; strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
Proven knowledge of logistics flow processes and flow classification (ex. kitting, sequencing, batch, etc.)
New perspectives for our material flows
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, problem solving, and continuous improvement
Strong desire to embrace and utilize software tools/ideas to automate and improve routines (Power BI, AI, etc.)
Ability to work flexible hours especially during project implementations
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and 3-5 years of engineering or logistics experience
Exposure to manufacturing or industrial logistics environment preferred
What's in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
Working with a focused and united Logistics Engineering team.
Having a great impact and be part of the future of Volvo products.
Connecting to global colleagues and when possible, exchange experiences and shared good practices.
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $85,000 - $100,500 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible.? The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. 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.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:??
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
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: Engineering
Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 30555
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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
