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Intern: Continuous Improvement (Spring 2026)

Location:

Macungie, PA, US, 18062

Position Type: Student

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.

About Us

Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) is the truck industrial entity within the Volvo Group responsible for Truck manufacturing, including Cab & Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain Production, Logistics Services, Parts Distribution and Remanufacturing.

At Mack Trucks' Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO), we set the standard for heavy-duty truck manufacturing. This 1.7 million square-foot facility has been a central part of our production network since 1975, focusing on assembling all Class 8 Mack® trucks for North American and export markets. The Macungie, Pennsylvania plant includes cab and chassis assembly lines, a truck modification center, and an engine grooming line.

What's in it for you?

We are currently looking for students to work with our production teams. You should be prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of Planning, Communication, Feedback. As a valued member of our team within GTO, you will have the opportunity to work directly on production focusing on increasing efficiency and quality while utilizing your engineering education and continuous improvement mindset. GTO’s goal is to contribute to your development, as well as providing an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry.

What you will do

• Drive lean methodology

• Data collection and analysis focus on standards and repeatability of current

• Video analysis of current process to analyze 3Ms (Muri, Mura and Muda)

• Assist line balancing projects

• Work with other departments to implement product and process changes.

• Support training session of Lean Manufacturing tools.

• Participate in project planning, implementation and improvements

• Works FI (Focus Improvement) Owner to promote the Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Support 5S activities

• Assist kaizens on the organization (assembly lines, logistic areas and quality area)

• Assist in Kaizen weeks

• Assist in follow-up, reports and flow charts.

• Participate in functional meetings.

• Good attitude & continuous improvement mindset are critical to performing daily activities in this Lean Manufacture

Critical Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Provide accurate data and reports that are pertinent to the team’s tasks.

• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.

• Communication: Listen effectively, transmit information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback from experienced engineers, project manager, etc.

• Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, timely delivery on projects, assigned tasks, etc.

• Flexibility: Willing to perform a wide range of tasks, positive responds to changes in direction and priorities, and acceptance of new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.

Who are you?

• Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

• Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours before the internship startsand must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.

• Strong communication skills.

• Valid US Work authorization.

Personal Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Technical Skills

• Peer Relationships

• Integrity and Trust

• Standing Alone

• Action Oriented

• Perseverance

Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. 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.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

• Training and personal development

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.

**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: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 25893

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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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