Paint Shop Engineering / Launch Manager

Let's introduce ourselves

The Paint Shop Launch and Shop Engineering Manager leads the planning, commissioning, launch, and ongoing engineering support of automotive paint shop operations. This role is responsible for managing engineering teams, coordinating equipment installation and process validation, ensuring production readiness, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead all paint shop launch activities from equipment installation through production readiness.
• Manage and coaching paint shop engineering staff, technicians, and contractors.
• Provide Engineering and Process Analysts with necessary infrastructure and empowerment to achieve business goals.
• Priority management based on Real Time Management.
• Plans department activities, implements company initiatives, handles people management and escalated people issues within his/her area.
• Responsible for future model launches, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Early involvement in projects: consisting of new models, introduction of additional shifts, plant expansions, new equipment, new techniques, etc.
• Develop and control cost, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.
• Review man-hours, cost, performance, and ratio plans with Engineers, to reach the set targets.
• Responsible for performance of activities connected to "Year over Year" efficiency improvements.
• Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Volvo Car Manufacturing System within the entire area of responsibility.
• Ensure Quality of products according to specifications using Produce and Process Standards and with the authority to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work towards an excellent relationship within the area of responsibility and with other Volvo units worldwide.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving.
• Foster standardized work through Quality Process System and daily coaching activities.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with automotive operations and pace of manufacturing.
• Experience in equipment installation and commissioning.
• Experience launching new manufacturing facilities or production lines.
• Experience in leading/managing salary Engineers and hourly members to complete required tasks.

• Knowledge of:

• Automotive Paint Processes and their effects on Quality.
• Understanding of mechanical principles and related systems.
• Understanding of liquid principles and systems
• Understanding of Air Flow systems (Ovens / Spray Booths) and their effects on Quality.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, and GD&T.
• Strong project management skills.
• Standardized Work and Real Time Management principles.
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset and methods
• Manning and flexible manning systems
• Process observation and confirmation

Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.