Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2026)
Grover, NC, US, 28086
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 the Role
We are seeking a motivated Engineering Co-op to join engineering team. This role provides hands exposure to manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement in a BIW (body-in-white) production environment. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects aimed at restoring processes to basic conditions, driving digitalization initiatives, and leading kaizenactivities to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across operations.
If this describes you, we have an exciting position that starts here and can help you develop yourcareer path moving forward.
Who are we?
We’re a hands-on team working together to bring stability and continuous improvement to our Body in White operations. With production volumes on the rise, we’re redesigning processes, tools, and fixtures, while also improving documentation and standards to support long-term success. At the same time, we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and find creative ways to solve the challenges that come our way. As a co-op, you’ll be part of these efforts from day one—contributing to real projects, learning alongside experienced engineers, and helping us shape the future of our production.
This position will be based in Kings Mountain, NC.
What you will do
As part of the manufacturing engineering team, you will conduct time studies and data analysis to identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and waste elimination. A strong emphasis will be placed on understanding and improving process flow, ensuring accurate cycle times, and supporting production targets. The student will also gain experience in fixture and tooling design, helping to evaluate and maintain jigs, tools, and equipment used in BIW assembly.The role will include supporting digital transformation initiatives within the plant, such as implementing data-driven tools and visual management systems that enhance problem-solving and decision-making. In addition, the co-op will participate in structured kaizen workshops, where they will be expected to propose and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a student to apply classroom knowledge in a realworld environment while developing core skills in lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive student currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, with strong analytical abilities, curiosity for digital tools, and a willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced production setting.
Who are you?
We are looking for candidates with the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Working towards a B.S. degree in automotive, or manufacturing
- Office 365, Power Automate, Power BI skills preferred
- Analytics skills or experience a plus
- Applicants have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the co-op.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
- Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week
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.
Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done.
Volvo Trucks, founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people – to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.
By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack), you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord