Manufacturing Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Lead OEE improvement activities on established machining lines, targeting cycle time, downtime, speed losses, and scrap/rework.
• Facilitate structured Kaizen events and daily continuous improvement in collaboration with operators, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Implement and verify countermeasures through data analysis and follow-up reports.
• Reduce internal quality losses using structured problem-solving tools such as 5Why, 4M, 5W1H, and Ishikawa.
• Coach and train operators to consistently perform to defined process standards.
• Strengthen process capability by improving setups, tooling strategies, and gage methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 7 years of experience in machining manufacturing (CNC machining preferred).
• Demonstrated experience improving OEE and reducing losses in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Kaizen principles and structured problem solving (A3, 5 Why, Pareto).
• Ability to coach and influence operators and cross-functional teams on the shop floor.
• Proficiency in interpreting production and quality data to verify improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with precision components such as gears or shafts.
• Familiarity with automation of flow, robotics, and in-line automated gaging.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Supportive working environment prioritizing safety, health, and wellbeing.

About the Company

Volvo Group is a leading global manufacturer committed to shaping the future of sustainable and safe transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. We thrive on teamwork and innovation, uniting nearly 100,000 people worldwide around a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.