Thesis work Capacity analysis tool

Location: 

Köping, SE, 731 80

Position Type:  Graduate
Permanent/Temporary:  Temporary

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. 

Master's Thesis: Capacity Analysis Tool in Transmission Driveline Production

Transport is at the Core of Modern Society


At the Volvo Group we are shaping the future of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our teams work together to deliver innovative technologies that help create a more sustainable world. 
We are now offering an exciting thesis opportunity within transmission driveline production at our site in Köping, Sweden. 

 


Background



To meet future customer demands, we need to accurately predict capacity requirements and investment needs within our production system. Existing and future production equipment must be utilized efficiently to support both current products and the introduction of new technologies.

A reliable capacity analysis tool is essential for guiding investment decisions and supporting technical development. This thesis aims to identify, evaluate, and develop a suitable tool that can support future capacity planning and decision-making. 

 


Thesis Scope



The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and develop a suitable capacity analysis tool for transmission driveline production.

 

The assignment includes:

  • Investigating and benchmarking potential tools and methodologies.
  • Assessing and identifying relevant parameter sources.
  • Developing and preparing the selected tool.
  • Validating the tool against existing solutions.
  • Documenting findings and presenting results to stakeholders.


Who Are You?



We are looking for students pursuing a degree in:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Logistics Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Industrial Economics


You are analytical, structured, and interested in combining engineering, data analysis, and production development.
Experience in manufacturing, operations, or capacity planning is considered an advantage. 


What We Offer

 


This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global industrial environment while working on a project that directly contributes to future production and investment decisions.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals and gain valuable insight into advanced manufacturing and strategic capacity planning.



 
Application


We warmly welcome your application no later than November 30, 2026. We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in helping shape the future of manufacturing at the Volvo Group

Contact
For questions regarding the thesis project, please contact: Anders Cleve, anders.cleve@volvo.com

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. 

 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. 

Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Trucks Technology & Industrial
Travel Required:  No Travel Required
Requisition ID:  35440

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.