Summer Intern – Supplier Quality

General Motors

Supplier Quality Engineering Intern supporting General Motors’ automotive supplier quality, APQP, and PPAP processes. Resolving manufacturing issues through supplier collaboration, onsite visits, and corrective actions.

Posted 9/4/2026internshipWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering and supplier management, with a strong focus on APQP and PPAP compliance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier quality performance and resolve manufacturing issues.

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APQP CompliancePPAP RequirementsRoot Cause AnalysisLean ManufacturingSix Sigma

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesControl PlansPFMEATechnical SupportAdvanced Quality PlanningSupplier QualificationEngineering DrawingsGD&TMaterials Science

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationTechnical LiaisonCross-Functional Teamwork

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryManufacturingQuality ManagementContinuous ImprovementSupplier Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical liaison between GM purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
Work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues
Implement and monitor advanced quality planning systems
Provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of a commodity, including warranty
Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP and PPAP requirements per GM standards
Review and approve supplier quality plans, including Control Plans and PFMEA, for new components and assemblies
Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues
Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and corrective-action verification
Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes, including PPAP and Run at Rate
Improve supplier quality performance through onsite workshops, technical assistance, and quality-system support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Engineering/Management, or a related technical discipline
Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2029
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support
Preferred: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Quality Engineering tools
Preferred: Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, or materials science concepts
Preferred: Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or automotive industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program
Relocation benefits administration support for selected candidates
Employee well-being and Total Rewards benefits
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities