Graduate Apprentice Trainee

About the Role

The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) at Volvo India engages freshly graduated individuals for year-long apprenticeships. This program provides practical training and skills development opportunities within various company functions, serving as a structured pathway to train future workforce members.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and support Quality teams in addressing Supplier Quality issues using QC tools including a Six Sigma approach.
• Learn and lead the successful implementation of industry-recognized APQP & PPAP (AIAG) policies and procedures for sourced parts.
• Actively support Purchasing with supplier development activities to improve Quality, Efficiency, and Cost.
• Support the Purchasing Department in maintaining supplier compliance with ISO9001/ISO14001 certification, including participating in audits and other sustainability initiatives.
• Manage business relationships with suppliers, including the implementation of the continuous improvement philosophy.
• Act as a liaison between the Supplier, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations in the development of new parts and changes to existing parts.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo CE goals and objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge in manufacturing processes such as Fabrication, Castings, Forgings, Wiring Harness Assembly, Rubber moulding, Heat treatment, Surface finishing.
• Knowledge in quality methods and tools (APQP/PPAP, Lean, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement).
• Knowledge in Project management fundamentals.
• Good communication - verbal & written in English.
• Good analytical skill and logical way of thinking.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and Drive Change Management.
• Self-driven and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Business acumen & Ownership mentality.
• Capability to work in a multicultural team in a cross-functional global organization.

Forums

• External:
• Work with the CE Supplier base across the India Region.
• Meetings: Supplier, Quality Review, Business Review.
• Training: Quality Systems & Tools to Suppliers.
• Internal:
• Meetings: Commodity Team, Project, SD Team Governance, Plant Quality.
• Product Quality Council & Product Maintenance Review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering).
• Experience: Fresher.