Maintenance Engineer - Megacasting, VCK ($)

Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars

It’s crystal clear: The actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we’ll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That’s why we’ve decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory - and this time we’re expanding in Kosice, Slovakia.

The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!

What you'll do

• Utilize strong manufacturing engineering mindset and previous experience with maintenance of high pressure die casting, injection molds and/or stamping dies to provide technical and process support to ensure we produce and deliver highest quality products on time;
• Participating in shop maintenance activities and design study of each machine, technology and media, initiating or performing risk, reliability, and cost analyses, maintenance and energy costs calculations and reporting, coordination of external services;
• Creating and following preventive, predictive and autonomous maintenance plans, Root cause investigation and suggesting improvement activities, development of standards and creation of procedures and methods;
• Gathering inputs for effective setup of processes and identifying shortcomings in such processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them;
• Spare parts management and problem recurrence prevention;
• Participating in manpower supervision: day to day line support, maintenance and repair tasks, spare parts, services and repairs scheduling, definition of daily tasks and setting directions for the team, development and coaching of the team and sharing best practices.

What you'll bring

• Several years of previous working experience in maintenance function associated with melting/die-casting and and CNC machining tools and equipment in automotive sector (OEM/Tier 1);
• Preferred university education in Industrial, Casting, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience + completed Tool & Die apprenticeship;
• Track record of successful spare parts management and problem recurrence prevention as well as project management of repairs, refurbishment, and engineering change implementation projects;
• Flexibility, being able not only to work under an organization in a transformation period, or green-field project, but thrive in such a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, conversational in English, written and spoken, and preferably proficient in Slovak language;
• Not only an individual contributor attitude but also a demonstrated ability to work within a multinational team, influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
• Ability and willingness to travel within Europe, although based in Košice District, Slovakia.

How to apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? Are you eager to join us? Then apply via the link in the advert with an attached CV in English. Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Please keep in mind that we recruit continuously for different departments & shops. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications submitted via e-mail.

Compensation

Monthly gross salary for this position starts from 2.100 EUR.

* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.

Additional benefits:

• Summer & Winter Pay;
• Annual Volvo Cars Performance Bonus;
• Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar);
• Cafeteria Benefit Program;
• Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements;
• Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements;
• Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury;
• Flexible working hours.

Volvo Cars. For Life.

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow - today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Ready for the next step?

You can submit your application via our career page. Please send us your CV and cover letter (optional) in English. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully submitted your application.

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