Manufacturing Engineer
Volvo Group · Grover, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $85k–$100k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Volvo Group (automotive) in Grover, NC. In this role, you will work on the shop floor, lead improvement activities, and collaborate closely with operators, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Assembly lines, Tooling
- Base pay
- $85k–$100k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k. This one lists $85k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 40 manufacturing engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 39 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 23% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $97k–$143k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 48%
- Lean 38%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- New product launch 30%
- Team leadership 30%
- Automation 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Volvo Group
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Volvo Group in Grover
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Full description from Volvo GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
We are looking for a hands‑on, self‑driven Manufacturing Engineer with a strong sense of urgency to support and improve our body‑in‑white (BIW) manufacturing processes.
In this role, you will work on the shop floor, lead improvement activities, and collaborate closely with operators, technicians, and cross‑functional teams. Your focus is to help us build safe, high‑quality products in a cost‑effective way while driving a culture of continuous improvement and built‑in quality. We will teach you the technical details and systems you need; what we need from you is ownership, energy, and a willingness to learn.
Core
Responsibilities
- ◆Support and improve BIW manufacturing processes, techniques, equipment, gauging, IT systems, and tooling to reduce defects and improve quality.
- ◆Spend time on the shop floor to confirm that tooling and fixtures perform to expected quality and safety standards; follow up quickly on any issues.
- ◆Learn and apply new technologies and systems to improve our assembly line performance.
- ◆Develop practical, cost‑effective engineer ing solutions that can adapt to product and volume changes.
- ◆Participate in and support project planning, including:
- ◆Pre‑studies and feasibility checks.
- ◆Volume and capacity assessments.
- ◆Follow‑up on actions, timing, and results with stakeholders.
- ◆Use benchmarking and best practices from inside and outside the organization to improve our processes.
- ◆Listen to and understand the needs of internal and external customers, especially production and quality.
- ◆Clearly communicate ideas, problems, and solutions in both written and verbal form.
- ◆Work collaboratively to solve problems, support root cause analysis, and help prevent and de‑escalate conflicts.
- ◆Take initiative to identify risks and potential issues early, and act quickly to minimize their impact.
- ◆Contribute actively to our continuous improvement culture, with a focus on:
- ◆Waste elimination.
- ◆Built‑in quality and error‑proofing.
- ◆A safe, clean, and organized working environment.
Who are you?
- ◆You are hands‑on and enjoy being on the shop floor, close to the product and the people building it.
- ◆You are self‑driven , take ownership of your tasks, and follow through without needing constant direction.
- ◆You have a strong sense of urgency and respond quickly when problems arise.
- ◆You are a team player who builds collaborative relationships with colleagues across functions and levels.
- ◆You can make decisions with limited information, influence others when changes are needed, and stay calm under pressure.
- ◆You communicate clearly and respectfully, making it easy for others to work with you and trust you.
Qualifications
- ✓BS degree in Manufacturing , Mechanical, Industrial Engineer ing, or equivalent.
- ✓3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineer ing or a similar field (automotive or BIW experience is a plus, but not required).
- ✓Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, including risk identification and mitigation, both individually and in teams.
- ✓Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What’s in it for you?
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
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 pay is set at $85,000 - $100,000 annually, 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.
- ✓Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- ✓Generous paid time off.
- ✓Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- ✓Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
- ✓Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- ✓Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
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