Quality - Materials Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord (NC); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to support materials engineering activities for F1 power unit components. This onsite internship offers hands-on experience with advanced analytical equipment and labs, while collaborating with experienced engineers to ensure components meet tight specifications and FIA regulations.

You'll assist in day-to-day quality operations, data collection, analysis, and reporting for root-cause investigations and process

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant technical field.
• Interest in materials, processes, testing, and properties.
• Familiarity with CAD and data analysis tools.
• Coursework in materials science and engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaborates effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Adaptable to evolving business needs and opportunities.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Assist day-to-day quality operations and special projects.
• Utilize lab instruments (optical, SEM, chemical analysis, mechanical testing) to characterize materials.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for root cause investigations and improvements.
• Maintain the materials lab, including equipment calibration and organization.
• Support creation of material and process specifications and lab procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to learn quality processes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

CAD Software

Excel/Data Analysis

Communication

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Growth Mindset

Independent Management

Attention to Detail

Formation

Materials Science Eng

Mechanical Eng

Outils

NX

SolidWorks

Excel

Description du poste

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

Quality - Materials Engineer Intern - Onsite

Date of Internship: Summer 2027

Job Summary: GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to support materials engineering activities for our Formula 1 power unit components. This internship offers hands-on experience with state of the art analytical equipment and laboratory facilities while working alongside experienced engineers to ensure components meet tight specifications and FIA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day to day quality operations along with special projects.
• Utilize lab instruments and methods including optical and scanning electron microscopy, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing equipment to characterize materials.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting to support root cause investigations and process improvements.
• Help maintain the materials lab, including equipment calibration and organization.
• Support creation of material and process specifications as well as laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to learn quality processes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in materials engineering, processes, testing, and properties.
• Basic familiarity with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).
• Coursework involving materials science and engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to evolving business needs and opportunities.
• Growth mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move in diverse operational environments, including race shops, arenas, and commercial facilities.
• Comfortable working in variable environmental conditions, including loud, high-traffic, or high-pressure environments.

Why Join Us

You’ll help support a team developing a next-generation Formula 1 power unit, working alongside professionals who value precision, creativity, and a constant drive to improve. Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a team poised to showcase American engineering excellence on the global Formula 1 stage.

Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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