2027 Summer Inter - Supplier Quality Intern

What you'd do

• Be the technical liaison between GM purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, and our supply base.
• You will also work with the suppliers to resolve supplier manufacturing and quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity, including warranty.
• Support supplier understanding and use of Advanced Product Quality Planning processes and Production Part Approval Process requirements in accordance with General Motors standards.
• Review supplier quality plans, including control plans and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, for new components and assemblies.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier manufacturing and quality issues.
• Participate in supplier visits to support root-cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
• Help implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification activities, including Production Part Approval Process submissions and production-rate evaluations.
• Support efforts to improve supplier quality performance through workshops, technical assistance, and quality-system development.
• Collaborate with purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to address quality concerns and support project milestones.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, evaluate issues, and recommend practical solutions.

What they want

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials or metallurgical engineering, quality engineering or management, or a related technical discipline.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 12-week summer internship.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 - June 2029.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, or engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.