Geometry Technician - Volvo Car Charleston Plant : Job Details

Help us shape the future of mobility

At Volvo Cars, were on an exciting journey to shape the future of mobility. Were building direct relationships with customers, and aim to be a leader in new technology. Its so exciting were well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. Join us and become a part of our vision for the future a future that's both exciting and a catalyst for positive change.

Let's introduce ourselves

The role of the Geometry Technician is to ensure that the appropriate quality and body geometry can be obtained on cars delivered to our customers.

What you will do

• Report out on one pagers in daily morning meetings to GEs and management.
• Perform 1st line analysis by continuously monitoring and controlling the geometry outcome with the existing statistical systems. CM4D/Trend Machines (Supplier measurements, PA, PS, FDs)
• Perform ABA tests on Nominal buck
• Practice VCMS standardization and implementation.
• Analyse deviations from geo outcomes, being responsible for carrying out the necessary actions and perform analysis to correct the process equipment.
• Serve as the geometry expert representative during projects, follow the standard for the geo processing equipment.
• Participate in working with the measuring equipment, have knowledge in various quality assurance measuring systems, such as Laser trackers, measuring arms, scanners, clocks, pin gauges, and any new technology.
• Respond to measurement errors, in connection with the geometry measurements, analyse and fix the errors.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance (PM) and ensure continuous monitoring of the process equipment.
• Participate in design reviews for new installations, new programs and prototype constructions. Ensure the geometry process according to the process matrix.
• Act on alarms/events from production, analyze, fix, and inform the Production and Geometry organization.
• Work with GE to make decisions within the geometry area of responsibility.
• Align with overall objectives and secure implementation results.
• Communicate and align all activities with internal Volvo Cars stakeholders.
• Initiate Gemba activities with the purpose of geometry assurance.
• Perform Gage R&Rs to test performance of equipment and technicians
• Perform offsets in equipment when analysis calls for changes (verify production and maintenance knows before making changes in equipment)

What you will bring

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of directly related experience
• Knowledge of the production process
• Basic communication skills
• Systems & applications (Maximo, MS office)
• VCMS
• Software knowledge for relevant tools within Geometry (CM4D, measurement equipment, PC Dmis, CAMIO, CAD programs, Team center, )

Volvo Cars driving change together

Volvo Cars success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, were one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.

And its so exciting were well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. Theres never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!