Description
The Role:
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Intern, you will be the technical liaison between GM purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, and our supply base. You will also work with the suppliers to resolve supplier manufacturing and quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity, including warranty. Role responsibilities include:
The Team:
This exciting internship opportunity offers a chance to join a dynamic Supplier Quality team that plays a critical role in ensuring both customer satisfaction and supplier excellence. As a Supplier Quality Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in GM’s quality and supplier processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and general engineering projects. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while learning from industry professionals in a fast-paced, automotive environment. We are offering two types of internship positions; Supplier Quality Engineer and Supplier Quality Launch Engineer.
What You’ll Do:
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Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP) submission and approval requirements per GM standards
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Review and approve supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEA) for new components and assemblies for new vehicles
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Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
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Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
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Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
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Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run at Rate)
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Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required
Required Qualifications:
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Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Engineering/Management, or related technical discipline
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Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2029
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Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
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Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Quality Engineering tools
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Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, or materials science concepts
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Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or automotive industries
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program.
To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.
Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2027.
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