Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Production Engineer
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag · Umeå · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
The **Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Production Engineer** is a 15-month graduate pathway leading to a permanent position at Volvo TTI in Umeå, starting in August 2027. Based within the Paint Engineering team, the role features an **explicit 50/50 split** between departmental tasks and dedicated program activities, including local and international rotations, targeted training, and short-term assignments. Day-to-day duties involve driving root-cause improvement projects in paint production, applying structured methods to production flows and automation, collaborating cross-functionally across maintenance, logistics, and quality teams, and developing practical digital and technical solutions. Applicants must hold a **bachelor's or master's degree** completed prior to the program start but not more than three years beforehand, specializing in Mechanical, Automotive, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Eligibility requires having no more than three years of relevant full-time post-graduation work experience, **fluency in English**, and a willingness to travel internationally. Fluency in Swedish is advantageous, as is familiarity with Lean principles, manufacturing processes, academic projects or internships, and data tools such as Power BI, Power Platform, Excel, or SQL. Screening may include background checks and drug and alcohol testing.
Company description:This is the Volvo Group Graduate ProgramA new era of manufacturing and R&D is here. Are you passionate about technology, eager to solve real business challenges, ready to drive innovation, and join our transformation journey? Then this Graduate program is for you!
As part of the Graduate Program at Volvo Group, you will tackle real challenges from day one and contribute to the development of next-generation production solutions.
The 15-month Graduate Program combines 50% time in your home department with 50% dedicated program activities, giving you broad exposure across Volvo Group. Through local and international rotations, short-term assignments and targeted training in areas such as operations, engineering and purchasing, you will build a strong understanding of our business, brands and strategy.
Job description:
Your future teamYou will join the Paint Engineering team in Umeå, part of Volvo Trucks Technology Industrial Divison (TTI). We bring together production engineering, automation, production systems, quality and continuous improvement, working hands-on across traditional organizational boundaries. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, production, maintenance, quality and logistic teams to keep our production process moving forward.You will become part of an experienced engineering team where knowledge sharing is important, but you will also be expected to build your own understanding. This includes conclusions and taking responsibility for moving your assignments forward.
How you’ll contributeIn this role, you will combine your engineering knowledge with hands-on experience from an industrial environment. You will work with real production challenges where technology, quality, automation, process performance and people come together.From the start, you will be encouraged to challenge existing ways of working, use data to understand problems and turn your ideas into measurable improvements.Key responsibilities:
- Drive improvement: Lead and participate in improvement projects within the paint production process, from root-cause analysis to verified results.
- Optimize and problem-solve: Apply structured methods across process optimization, production flow, quality, equipment and automation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, logistics and other engineering functions, taking ownership of defined assignments.
- Innovate and grow: Contribute to industrialization and technical development, bringing new methods and technologies.
The scope and complexity of your assignments will grow as you develop in the role.
Who are you?We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity and take ownership of your own development and growth.With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team. This means that you understand both the technical details and the bigger production system. You are also comfortable working with data and using facts to support decisions.
You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights and supporting the development of others.
To qualify for the Graduate program, you:
- Have completed a bachelor or master’s degree prior to the start of the program but not more than three years ago
- Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting the program, excluding part-time work during studies
- You have a relevant education within Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial Engineering or a related field
- Are fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments
Additional desirable skills
- Fluent in Swedish
- Understanding of data integration, visualization and business intelligence
- Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Power Platform, Excel, SQL or similar technologies
- Ability to translate operational needs into practical digital solutions
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, E2E flows and/or Lean principles
- Experience from academic projects, internships or similar practical assignments
What’s in it for you?Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027 and you will be offered a permanent position at Volvo TTI, with placement in Sweden, Umeå.These are some of the benefits of joining our program:
- An opportunity to work with the latest technology.
- An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
- Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
- A competitive salary and a permanent position from day one.
- Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
- The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.
The application processThe journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.
Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026 As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.