Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) invites interns to a 10-week Product Engineering program in Atlanta, running May 24 – July 30, 2027. You will build a product compliance program for NAPA-branded products and support other Engineering initiatives, learning through a cohort experience with peers across the organization.

Responsibilities include creating a project timeline, defining product scopes and SKUs, designing DVP&Rs, and rolling out with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management or related field.
• Exposure to business processes, project management, quality principles, process flow maps.
• Positive mindset and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a project timeline and present weekly updates to the Engineering team.
• Define scope of product types and SKUs to include in the program.
• Create DVP&Rs (test plans) for in-scope product types.
• Develop a penalty structure in line with other compliance programs.
• Roll out internally with support from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop a supplier roll out plan.
• Shadow team members on day-to-day activities to learn Engineering functions.
• Support other Engineering initiatives such as RFPs, product tear downs and benchmarking.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Management

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long‑lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 24 – July 30, 2027. As a Product Engineering Intern, you will build a product compliance program to ensure NAPA-branded products meet performance requirements, as well as support other Engineering initiatives where needed. Our internship program is designed as a cohort experience, bringing interns from across the organization together to learn, grow, and build connections throughout the summer. While gaining hands‑on experience within your team, you'll also be part of a community of fellow interns sharing the journey alongside you.

As an intern at GPC, you can look forward to:

Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support key business priorities and showcase your impact through a final presentation to senior leaders.

Professional Development: Participate in development experiences designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of the workplace.

Leadership Exposure: Hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to learn more about our business,leadership, and career growth.

Connection & Community: Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, social events, and collaborative experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a project timeline, present weekly updates to the Engineering team
• Define scope of product types and corresponding SKUs to include in the program
• Create DVP&Rs (i.e., test plans) for in-scope product types
• Develop a penalty structure in line with other current compliance programs
• Roll out internally with support from SC QE, Finance, Category and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop a supplier roll out plan
• Shadow team members on typical day-to-day activities to learn Engineering function
• Support other Engineering initiatives such as RFPs, product tear downs and benchmarking

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management or other related field required.
• Exposure to business processes, project management, quality principles, process flow maps
• Positive mindset, can-do attitude
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Strong analytical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred.
• Automotive parts knowledge
• Leadership Skills
• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Expected to operate in a professional office environment.
• The 2027 program will run from May 24 – July 20, 2027
• The work week is 40 hours.
• Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.