2027 Internship: Quality (San Antonio, TX)

Textron; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kautex, a Textron company, offers a 2027 internship in Quality at our San Antonio, TX site. You will engage in customer concerns, PPAP paperwork, and quality system activities while supporting manufacturing problem resolution and process improvements.

We seek students pursuing an engineering-related degree with strong communications and data skills. This internship emphasizes hands-on quality work, participation in team meetings, and development of PPAP and control plan experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems Management or other related discipline
• Preference given to candidates with skills in Data Integration, Software Development, Thermal Management, and Materials Science
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset
• Microsoft applications (Office) skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Provide action on customer concerns, analyze rejected material, and report findings
• Review weight calculations for quotes and participate in PPAP paperwork
• Review process sheets, maintain records, and support engineering changes
• Attend internal and external quality meetings
• Investigate, assess, and report on nonconforming processes or products
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for customer issues
• Understand and apply IATF system requirements

Skills

Data Integration

Software Development

Thermal Management

Materials Science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Internship: Quality (San Antonio, TX)

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.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what's possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026.

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-Texas-San Antonio
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 8:33:00 PM
Job Number: 342786