Quality Engineer Co-Op (Summer 2027)

Valeo Service; Hamilton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo North America is seeking a Quality Engineer Co‑Op for Summer 2027 in Hamilton, Ohio. This role offers hands‑on experience supporting quality engineering activities within automotive manufacturing and collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams.

The Co‑Op focuses on defect reduction, process improvement, and applying automotive quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, MSA, and 8D to real projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong academic performance with analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with guidance from engineers.
• Interest in automotive manufacturing, quality assurance and process improvement.
• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or engineering is preferred.
• Must be available to work full‑time during Summer 2027 Co‑Op semester.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control plans, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodologies.
• Support product and process validation through testing, data collection and analysis.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with supplier quality activities including audits and corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and cross‑functional teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction and process optimization.
• Assist in preparing quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Learns and applies automotive quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, MSA, 8D).

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

FMEA

SPC

Control Plans

MSA

8D

Job description

## Quality Engineer Co-Op (Summer 2027)申请: Hamilton, OH: Part time: 今天发布: REQ2026080099Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.**VALEO NORTH AMERICA is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer Co-Op for the Summer 2027 semester at our Hamilton, Ohio manufacturing facility.**This role will provide hands-on experience supporting quality engineering activities within an automotive manufacturing environment. The Co-Op student will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and Supplier teams to support product quality, process performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.Learn more about Valeo North America and our innovative automotive technologies: https://www.valeo.com/en/usa/## Job Responsibilities* Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control plans, work instructions, and quality procedures.* Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to internal, supplier, and customer quality issues using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.* Support new product and process validation activities through testing, data collection, and analysis.* Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.* Assist with supplier quality activities, including supplier performance monitoring, audits, and corrective action follow-up.* Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and cross-functional teams to improve process capability and product quality.* Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence.* Support the preparation of quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation.* Learn and apply automotive quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, MSA, and 8D.## Job Qualifications* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar).* Strong academic performance with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with guidance from experienced engineers.* Demonstrated interest in automotive manufacturing, quality assurance, and process improvement.* Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is preferred.* Must be available to work full-time during the Summer 2027 Co-Op semester.##**Job:**Quality Trainee/Apprentice/VIE**Organization:**Laboratory - J**Schedule:**Part time**Employee Status:**Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)**Job Type:**Trainee / Internship**Job Posting Date:**2026-09-18*Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com*