Design Liaison Engineer - Senior

Design Liaison Engineer - Senior Location:

Dublin, VA, US, 24084

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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

Summary of Position:

The purpose of this job is to investigate and resolve problems which occur during the assembly process. Performs more complex engineering support tasks under limited supervision that supports the mission of the unit, department and/or VTNA. Requires the ability to interpret the principles, theories, and concepts related to a specialized technical area or assignment.

Coordinates communication among engineering, production, quality, processing and material's staff of problem investigation and resolution

Core Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance and technical information to resolve problems during the manufacturing process of Engineering or unknown origin and report solutions in a timely manner to all affected departments to assure quality built trucks. Resolve these problems on-line if possible, or as soon as possible.
• Solve Engineering problems with documented temporary solutions and route these to Engineer, Production, Materials, Quality, and Suppliers. Contact responsible departments for non-Engineering related problems so they can act accordingly. Initiate and follow up electronic Liaison problem reports, Deviation, Project, Assembly and Factory Reports which involve extensive follow up to reach implemented solutions. Contact affected departments of in-process trucks, contact Engineering of unsolved problems and documented off-line trucks.
• Make decisions during the assembly process that affects product reliability, product liability and company profitability.
• Monitor the order board for potential problem build trucks to resolve problems before the trucks build. Review the truck build schedule to identify difficult build trucks and check problem orders to communicate problems and/or solutions. Follow up to ensure orders are corrected.
• Communicate to affected departments. Communicate changes and provide technical feedback to Engineering on new designs, ENO/DCN releases, and support implementation of new designs in production.
• Provide outsourcing and off-site vendor support (Imperial, Westport, Hagerstown, Fontaine, etc.) and communicate solutions via phone, Skype, fax and on-site visits. Ensure a good working relationship is maintained and employ all available resources to resolve problems, conflicts and questions quickly.
• Attend Engineering meetings between NRV and GSO Product Engineering representing the specific business unit. Support documentation of routing and clipping changes on models.
• Attend pilot reviews and support Sales and Dealership personnel for customer production build ensuring the truck order and broadcast are updated and correct.
• Make dealer and customer visits to promote good business partner relationship.
• Support Body in White on cab issues.
• Investigate engineering audit issues, responses and follow up.
• Support the Reliability Group to resolve field problems.
• Support implementation of QJ releases from GSO.
• Look for cost and weight saving ideas and provide guidance and technical information for the cost and weight reduction program.

Who are you?

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum education and experience requirements can be met through any one of the pathways described in the charts below. Please note: In order to meet the minimum requirements, each item listed within the pathway chart must be met. In the event there are no bidders and we must recruit externally, experience with similar outside systems may be substituted.

Path A

Education

2 year

Associate Degree in Design and Drafting, Engineering Technology, or other related degree

Experience

3 years

Related design experience

OR

Path B

Education

-

Experience

1 year

As a Design Liaison ( Automatic Progression)

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category: Engineering Organization: Group Trucks Operations Travel Required: Occasional Travel Requisition ID: 5672

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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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia