Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Quality Engineering Intern (Automotive Sector)

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Employment Type: Internship

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Engineering Intern to join our Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for conducting floor validation walks, recording precision dimensional measurements, performing statistical process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and maintaining part-specific quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Validation Walks: Perform daily floor audits and quality validation walk-throughs across production lines to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards.

• Dimensional Inspection & Data Collection: Inspect and measure automotive components using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM reports) and accurately record dimensional data.

• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Conduct Cp and Cpk capability studies on critical part dimensions to evaluate process stability and capability.

• Documentation & Part Records: Update, organize, and maintain quality documentation per part number, including Inspection Plans, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Quality Alerts.

• Issue Reporting: Identify, log, and report dimensional non-conformances or process deviations to Quality Engineers and production personnel.

• Continuous Improvement: Assist the quality team in root cause analysis (5-Why, 8D) and support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) on the shop floor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts, specifically Cp and Cpk calculations.

  • Proficiency in reading technical drawings and engineering blueprints.

  • Familiarity with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, indicators).

• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (for data analysis and graphing); familiarity with Minitab or ERP/QMS systems is a plus.

• Language: Professional English (verbal and written).

• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills for shop-floor interactions.

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Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com