2027 Internship: Quality Engineer (Troy, MI)

Textron; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex in Troy, MI is seeking a 2027 Internship in Quality Engineering to support product quality and manufacturing processes during the internship. You will engage in customer concerns, PPAP preparation, action tracking, and updates to Customer Control Plans.

Responsibilities include attending quality meetings, driving corrective actions, and applying IATF requirements while collaborating with manufacturing teams. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems Management or other related discipline.
• Preference given to candidates who possess skills in Data Integration, Software Development, Thermal Management, and Materials Science.
• Previous manufacturing experience an asset.
• Microsoft application skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide action to customer concerns, rejected material review analysis and reporting.
• Attend product focus team meetings.
• Prepare PPAP paperwork, sample preparation and follow up.
• Review and update Customer Control Plans.
• Communicate customer concerns within facility; corrective action reporting.
• Understand IATF system requirements.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Data Integration

Software Development

Thermal Management

Materials Science

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems Management or other related discipline

Job description

2027 Internship: Quality Engineer (Troy, MI)

Description

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

What awaits you:

• Customer Contact - Provide action to customer concerns, rejected material review analysis and reporting, attendance at product focus team meetings, evaluate initial tooling layouts, preparation of PPAP paperwork, sample preparation and follow up, review and update Customer Control Plans, communication of customer concerns within facility, corrective action reporting
• Quote Process - Review weight calculation for quote process
• General - Process sheet review and updates, record keeping, engineering change review, audit quality system, engineering or technical support for manufacturing problems, capability studies and gage studies
• Attend internal and external quality meetings
• Authority to investigate, assess and report on any nonconforming process or product
• Implement corrective actions or preventative actions for customer issues
• Understanding of IATF system requirements

Qualifications

What you'll need to succeed:

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems Management or other related discipline
• Preference given to candidates who possess skills in Data Integration, Software Development, Thermal Management, and Materials Science
• Previous manufacturing experience an asset
• Microsoft application skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Michigan-Troy
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 11:03:28 AM
Job Number: 342773