Quality Management Parts, Interior Intern (Spring 2027)

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

About the role

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Support and learn quality management functions with the supplier quality management applications on the interior parts commodities.

Responsibilities

• OEE and value stream data collection system implementation at suppliers
• Steer and coordinate supplier quality development for specific supplier-related issues
• Apply problem-solving methodology (8D) to resolve recurrent quality topics with suppliers
• Assist the Quality Specialist on critical ongoing or upcoming projects
• Work on specific supplier issues regarding process problem-solving measures using problem-solving tools
• Assist on supply chain topics related to sub-component stock tracking and crisis management for critical component shortages
• Handle special scopes on specific supplier topics as defined by the hiring manager and assignment supervisor
• Conduct research and conceptualize new ideas
• Support project management and coordination of plans for related projects
• Coordinate and support focused, community-based events and initiatives
• Collect, analyze, and interpret information to evaluate the landscape against business strategies
• Stay abreast of best practices and recommend relevant initiatives for activities and actions
• Provide regular input on enhancing processes and practices
• Support the organization’s vision, strategy, priorities, and roadmap
• Partner with stakeholders to enable successful prioritization, development, delivery, and adoption of program goals
• Create PowerPoint slide decks for presentations and support preparation for meetings
• Participate in project team meetings
• Provide general administrative support
• Schedule the use of meeting room facilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Enrolled in a college program with a major in business administration, engineering, supply chain, or similar field preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience leading groups of people
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week)
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term

Schedule

The work term dates are May 18th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026.