2027 Internship: Quality (San Antonio, TX)

Cessna Aircraft Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Kautex is offering a 2027 internship in Quality in San Antonio, TX, providing hands-on experience in customer-facing quality activities and PPAP documentation within a global automotive supplier context.

You will participate in cross-functional teams, support process improvements, and contribute to nonconforming material investigations while learning IATF requirements and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems Management or related discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Previous manufacturing experience an asset.
• Preference for data integration, software development, thermal management, and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Customer contact: address concerns, review rejected material, attend product focus meetings, prepare PPAP and update Customer Control Plans.
• Quote Process - Review weight calculation for quote process.
• General - Process sheet review, record keeping, engineering change review, audit quality system, support manufacturing problems.
• 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.

Skills

Data integration

Software development

Thermal management

Materials science

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Internship: Quality (San Antonio, TX) (342786)

Job Number: 342786

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 prestigio us 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

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
• 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.