Program Quality Intern

Job Title: Intern – Program Quality 
Department: Program Quality
Location: Novi, Mi
Reports To: Program Quality Engineer / Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Program Quality Department. This internship offers hands-on experience in automotive quality processes, data analysis, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, organized, and able to contribute to continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret quality-related data to support program reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Quality Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining quality documentation including control plans, work instructions, inspection reports, and audit checklists.
• Gage R&R Studies: Support measurement system analysis activities, including conducting and documenting Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (R&R) studies.
• General Quality Support:
  • Assist engineers with day-to-day tasks in program quality management.
  • Participate in quality reviews, audits, and team meetings.
  • Support preparation of presentations, reports, and metrics for leadership and customer updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce non-conformance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with statistical tools/software is a plus.
• Basic understanding of quality concepts such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC (preferred but not required).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to real-world automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
• Develop hands-on skills in measurement system analysis and quality tools.
• Learn cross-functional collaboration within engineering, production, and supplier teams.
• Build practical experience in documentation and data-driven decision-making.