Experienced Method Engineer
About this role
Experienced Method Engineer
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.
Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna is strengthening our methods organization to meet today’s manufacturing needs and tomorrow’s digital service and maintenance landscape. We are looking for a Method Engineer with strong machine understanding, ideally with hands-on experience from physical work on machines, combined with curiosity and capability in emerging areas such as AI, VR/AR and data analytics for predictive maintenance.
About the role
Our operating model is evolving, and so are the needs of competence for method engineering. The role is moving from mainly operative, mechanic-focused work toward a broader profile: mechanic/electronic/data analytics competence, agile ways of working, and a stronger focus on future business critical capability building (including AI, predictive maintenance and VR/AR). You will support both “transform and perform” by improving current deliveries while building capability for future projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods within your area, acting as a specialist and go-to support.
- Participate early in product introductions, changes and feasibility studies to ensure manufacturability and robust methods.
- Drive rationalizations and improvements, sharing best practices across the methods area and supporting operational excellence.
- Ensure method and process standards are met and maintained; contribute to quality development work and structured feedback loops.
- Lead or contribute to projects investigating and implementing solutions that improve safety, quality, cost and delivery performance.
- Support tooling and investment need