Quality Engineering Intern Fall 2026

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. With internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, PACCAR designs, manufactures, and supports premium light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts. The PACCAR Engine Company’s $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi, produces fuel-efficient, high-technology diesel engines.

About the role

This Quality Co-Op/Intern position provides engineering support to machining and assembly departments, focusing on problem resolution, process improvement, and quality system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with machining and assembly personnel to provide timely engineering support for ongoing problems.
• Identify root causes of issues in the engine manufacturing process and collaborate with organizational departments or suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Assist with corrective actions for daily PQI (Product Quality Improvement) and internal campaign issues in machining or assembly departments.
• Complete and analyze data, identify trends, and facilitate improvement actions.
• Maintain a problem-solving database to track resolutions and utilize effective communication and problem-solving skills to foster team improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement quality-engineered systems for new processes, products, and product transfers.
• Assess and advise on the robustness of Quality System implementation.
• Develop SPC (Statistical Process Control) and training plans for new product launches.
• Support new process/product development and transfer products in a Quality Engineering role.
• Provide direction, analysis, and recommendations to QA Engineers to ensure effective quality control and risk management plans.
• Write, review, and/or approve process and product validation protocols, reports, equipment qualifications, and engineering change orders.
• Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans for both Process and Design FMEAs, and support complaint investigations.
• Ensure proper use of statistical tools (DOE, SPC) to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability.
• Ensure development activities follow control requirements and products are properly transferred to manufacturing.
• Assure control plans meet requirements for effective product acceptance, including inspection, equipment, gage requirements, and sampling plans.
• Initiate and investigate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) as needed.
• Establish and implement a process audit program.
• Lead continuous improvement activities, support a Lean environment, and reduce re-work and scrap.
• Assist in the development, review, and approval of process and equipment validation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering Program with completion of Sophomore year.
• Excellent technical, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Flexibility to work portions of day and evening shifts.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Preference for candidates able to work 40 hours per week.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel spreadsheets.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferable.