Automotive Quality Engineer Intern – IATF/PPAP Focus

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

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.