Supplier Quality Intern - Summer 2027

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Supplier Quality Intern for Summer 2027 at our Indianapolis, IN campus. The intern will work within a global procurement environment, partnering with suppliers to ensure components and manufacturing processes meet required standards.

Responsibilities include containment activities, 8D documentation, supplier scheduling, and assisting with supplier audits and part qualifications.

Qualifications

• College undergraduate or graduate student in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Technology or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Analytical ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between plant, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations and suppliers to contain, identify, and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate containment activities to minimize quality impact to plants.
• Support 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation.
• Coordinate supplier scheduling of 8D report outs at Allison or via teleconference.
• Assist with supplier selection processes, supplier audits and part qualification processes.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering student (Mech/Elec/Industrial) or related field

Job description

## Supplier Quality Intern - Summer 2027Apply: Indianapolis, IN: Part time: Posted Today: R008280**JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS**Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.Learn more about this role and how you can begin *driving your career forward!***Job Title:**Supplier Quality Intern - Summer 2027**Job Description:**The Supplier Quality Engineer Intern will gain exposure and experience in a global procurement organization supporting current and future programs. In this role the intern will work closely with suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet our required standards.**Responsibilities:*** + Offers support as a liaison between the plant community, Purchasing, Engineering, the rest of Operations, and suppliers to contain, identify, and resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support. + Coordinates containment activities to minimize supplied part quality impact to the plants. + Provides, as needed, support for formal 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation. + Coordinates supplier scheduling of formal 8D report outs either at Allison or via teleconference. (Note: 8D is a standard automotive industry problem solving methodology) + Supports investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinates implementation of effective and timely resolutions. + Assist with supplier selection processes. + Assist with Supplier audits + Support part qualification processesEducation Requirement:* + College undergraduate or graduate status with 1-3 years at an accredited college or university, pursuing an academic field of study related to Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Technology or equivalent. Required Experience:* + Strong oral and written communication skills are required. + Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. + Analytical ability to solve complex problems.**Primary Location:**Indianapolis, IN**Additional Locations:**Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail] note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.