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. 

The Supplier Quality Plant Engineer intern role within Group Trucks Purchasing provides engineering students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment. The Supply Network Quality department is driving the global supplier base towards premium automotive quality standards. Our department is responsible for continuously improving the supplier base and the quality of purchased parts. In this role you are expected to support technical manufacturing activities that ensure a continuous flow of quality parts from our supply chain to our North America Plants. You will be spending a large portion of your time out on the manufacturing plant floor!

This internship will be based onsite at our Dublin, VA location, and will run from May 19th - August 8th, 2025. Interns may be eligible for a monthly housing stipend under certain circumstances.

What You WIll Be Doing Help to minimize disturbances in our supply chain by steering improvements Assist in securing that suppliers are delivering according to Volvo’s specifications Serve as an interface between our operation plants and suppliers during running production Utilize Microsoft tools to create reports and dashboards Manage activities related to supplier relationships (meetings, documents, feedback, etc.) Support Supplier Quality Engineers in their day-to-day activities Utilize engineering fundamentals by analyzing key components of the supply chain (suppliers, processes, etc.) Participate in supplier and internal team meetings Requirements Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering. Your degree must be at an accredited school and you need to have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship. Must be either a Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student at the start of your internship Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher Summer Interns may work up to 40 hours per week and must be enrolled as a student What We Are Looking For Organized and agile in your way of working, with a continuous improvement mindset Team-player focused Developed written and verbal communication skills Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Experience with Power Bi and Power Automate is a plus

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

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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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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. 

 

“Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with passion for innovation, sustainability, people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group”.