Reliability Testing Shop Foreman

Location:

Commerce City, CO, US, 80216

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.

Complete Vehicle contributes to deliver the right Products & Services to all Volvo Group brand customers according to product segmentation and brand positioning. In Complete Vehicle we are a team of specialized functions with various responsibilities: Aftermarket technology developing aftermarket solutions for the brands; FVV breaking down features to technical requirements, as well as verifying and validating products and services; Product Design translating the soul of the brand to a product message; Product Builds delivering all truck and component builds; Special Vehicle Development developing niche products.

In Complete Vehicle we are close to end customers, understanding their needs and behaviors. Our engaged teams have a holistic view of the entire truck and bring hands-on truck experience.

Verification & Validation is a global organization using deep customer knowledge to break down customer features into technical requirements. We drive validation plans to reach the requested feature level and secure end customer satisfaction. We also manage the verification plans thanks to world class physical and virtual tests on the complete vehicle such as durability testing in rigs, fuel economy testing, reliability testing with customers and a variety of simulations and tests with trucks on proving grounds and open roads. Our skilled and engaged teams are headquartered in North America in Greensboro, with worldwide locations in Gothenburg, Lyon, Greensboro, Curitiba, Bangalore and Ageo, and Denver.

Job Summary

This role is part of a team that conducts on-road application based validation tests within the Complete Vehicle Team; testing and reporting on every aspect of the truck. The total team on-site is comprised of test engineers, technicians, and drivers. The focus of this role is to ensure the work in the shop is correctly delegated and completed; and the work is transmitted in the most streamlined manner to the technicians. This person will interact with the shop and the local engineering team to ensure issues found are communicated and addressed properly, and will be able to capture and highlight specific issues that need documented by the engineers. An additional responsibility of this position is to act as our safety liaison to ensure the shop is kept up to safe working standards. That also includes the fleet, this role will ensure completeness and accuracy of all the DOT documents and will coordinate with on-site compliance. Additional responsibilities will include keeping up with and procuring shop consumables, interacting with parts and inventory, and assist with shop tool and safety needs. This person should have strong technical background and be able to assist the technician staff when needed.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Be directly involved in daily operations of a team of engineering technicians and fleet of commercial test vehicle and will be the direct-report lead for the team of technicians.

• Become familiar with the maintenance and work order issue and tracking system. Ideally building enough experience to become proficient to navigate and generate reports.

• Ensure daily work orders are filled out completely, accurately, and have ample and descriptive reporting.

• Participates in departmental resource-planning activities.

• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA standards.

• Responsible for safe working habits in the shop and highlight and enforce any failures of safe working practices.

• Maintains an amicable and professional relationship with engineering staff across all locations.

• Some awareness of parts and procurement to assist when needed.

Additional Information

• Ability to travel to travel to on-site vehicle test locations such as Alaska or Arizona.

• Additional travel or on-road driving of commercial vehicles could be requested.

• Has current CDL or willingness to obtain and maintain one.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum high school degree or equivalent required; associates degree in engineering is preferable.

• 15+ years experience in commercial vehicle development, engineering planning, or commercial vehicle fleet operations.

• Great work ethic, positive attitude, and strong commitment to deliver high quality work.

• Detail oriented personality and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Must be proficient working with computers and skilled in Microsoft Office suite.

Leadership Competencies

• Customer Focus with emphasis on vehicle quality

• Pragmatic and ethical decision-making

• Demonstrates Self-awareness as well as product-awareness to establish purpose-driven plans and metrics.

• Collaborative and willing to utilize knowledge and experience across groups.

Personal Skills

• Self-driven

• Positive attitude that can cascade across the team.

• Team player that acts with integrity and trustworthiness.

• Great communication skills to both the local team, and can represent well across the organization.

Reports to Group Manager – Reliability Test. For more information please contact: matthew.taylor.5@volvo.com

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

• State-of-the-art training and personal development

• PTO and tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business

We also offer an array of additional benefits and programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. We will gladly share this information and more at any time during the interviewing process or as part of your offer letter.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base salary range is set at $70,000 - $122,400, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. 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 value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

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.

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.

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category: Technology Engineering

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 13777

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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.

Nearest Major Market: Denver