Associate Customer Quality Engineer Co-op

Bose Corporation, U.S.A•Us, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bose Corporation is seeking students to participate in our Co-op Program who share our belief that sound is power. During the six-month co-op, students will have the chance to apply classroom learning in a hands-on work environment. Co-op participants will network across the business to gain diverse perspectives within Bose Corporation. Additionally, co-ops will connect with other students and colleagues, building valuable professional relationships for the future. Spring Co-op: Candidates must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) in a hybrid, in-office format from January 11- June 25, 2027. No relocation assistance is available. Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. We're looking for an Associate Customer Quality Engineer Co-Op to join the Global Change Management team and play a critical role in supporting active change projects, with a focus on tooling and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be responsible for managing the quality aspects of changes related to global OEM customers, ensuring compliance and smooth project execution.

Requirements

Juniors, seniors and graduate students with an interest in the automotive industry
Preferred majors: Engineering, manufacturing, quality engineering, technical writing, statistics and economics
One previous internship/co-op experience and/or of automotive work experience with strong engineering fundamentals and organizational skills.
Understanding of tooling processes, PPAP requirements, and quality control in the automotive industry, or willingness to learn.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to global teams. English required.
Proven track record in problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Takes initiative and is self-driven to deliver results beyond expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in global change management and/or PPAP within the automotive industry
Technical Writing experience

Responsibilities

Provide technical and documentation support to the North American Customer Quality Engineering team, including preparing customer deliverables, reviewing and coordinating customer PPAP and Supplier PPAP (SPAP) documentation, maintaining quality records, tracking quality action items, and supporting customer communications.
Coordinate and execute customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, ensuring customer-specific requirements, documentation, and submission timing are achieved.