Internship – Quality Compliance

AM General • Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

At AM General our Quality Interns support vehicle manufacturing operation by assisting with activities aligned to the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO and IATF requirements. The roles provide multi-faceted exposure to supplier quality, compliance, and product inspection and process verification across the manufacturing lifecycle. The intern supports documentation, monitoring, and verification of quality requirements from incoming supplier materials through in-process controls and final product release, while collaborating cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support conformity to customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, with junior or senior standing preferred
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to clearly and accurately document technical and quality-related information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, production-focused environment.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Interest in quality systems, program management, production processes, and vehicle integration.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or a basic understanding of ISO/IATF preferred

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external quality audits in alignment with IATF 16949 and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audit planning, preparation, execution support, and follow-up activities, including corrective action tracking and documentation.
• Support Management Review activities by collecting, organizing, and summarizing required inputs (e.g., audit results, KPIs, nonconformances, risks, and improvement actions).
• Assist in maintaining and updating Quality Management System (QMS) documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
• Support analysis of audit findings, nonconformances, and systemic issues to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews related to quality planning, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain on-the-job experience and exposure to automotive quality tools and methodologies, including AIAG Core Tools, APQP, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and presentation of quality metrics used for compliance monitoring and management review.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees