Thesis work Capacity analysis tool

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

Master's Thesis: Capacity Analysis Tool in Transmission Driveline Production

Transport is at the Core of Modern Society

At the Volvo Group we are shaping the future of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our teams work together to deliver innovative technologies that help create a more sustainable world.
We are now offering an exciting thesis opportunity within transmission driveline production at our site in Köping, Sweden.

Background

To meet future customer demands, we need to accurately predict capacity requirements and investment needs within our production system. Existing and future production equipment must be utilized efficiently to support both current products and the introduction of new technologies.

A reliable capacity analysis tool is essential for guiding investment decisions and supporting technical development. This thesis aims to identify, evaluate, and develop a suitable tool that can support future capacity planning and decision-making.

Thesis Scope

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and develop a suitable capacity analysis tool for transmission driveline production.

The assignment includes:

• Investigating and benchmarking potential tools and methodologies.
• Assessing and identifying relevant parameter sources.
• Developing and preparing the selected tool.
• Validating the tool against existing solutions.
• Documenting findings and presenting results to stakeholders.

Who Are You?

We are looking for students pursuing a degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Logistics Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Industrial Economics

You are analytical, structured, and interested in combining engineering, data analysis, and production development.
Experience in manufacturing, operations, or capacity planning is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global industrial environment while working on a project that directly contributes to future production and investment decisions.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals and gain valuable insight into advanced manufacturing and strategic capacity planning.

Application

We warmly welcome your application no later than November 30, 2026. We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in helping shape the future of manufacturing at the Volvo Group

Contact
For questions regarding the thesis project, please contact: Anders Cleve, [email protected]

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.