Supplier Quality Intern - Summer 2027

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Supplier Quality Intern for Summer 2027 in Indianapolis, IN. You will support a global procurement organization, work with suppliers to ensure components and manufacturing processes meet required standards, and gain exposure to supplier quality programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant teams, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations, with opportunities to participate in containment and corrective-action activities and supplier audits.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Analytical ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Contain, identify, and resolve supplier quality issues and provide technical support.
• Coordinate containment activities to minimize quality impact to plants.
• Support 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation.
• Coordinate supplier scheduling of formal 8D report outs.
• Assist with supplier audits and part qualification processes.

Education

College undergraduate or graduate status pursuing related field

1-3 years at accredited college/university

Job description

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 processes.

Education 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]. Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.