Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineering Intern will build a product compliance program to help ensure NAPA-branded products meet performance requirements and support other Engineering initiatives as needed. The 10-week internship is an in-person, cohort-based experience in Atlanta, where interns gain hands-on experience, participate in professional development and leadership activities, and connect with fellow interns and employees. Interns contribute to business priorities and present their work to senior leaders.

Requirements

• Currently be a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Exposure to business processes, project management, quality principles, and process flow maps.
• Positive mindset and can-do attitude.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• Demonstrate the values of serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, and team.
• Communicate effectively through clear, proactive communication that motivates and inspires others.
• Commit to outcomes, deliver results, and make the customer central to decisions.
• Make balanced decisions and think strategically as a forward thinker.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.25 or above.
• Automotive parts knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a project timeline and present weekly updates to the Engineering team.
• Define the product types and corresponding SKUs to include in the program.
• Create DVP&Rs (test plans) for in-scope product types.
• Develop a penalty structure aligned with other current compliance programs.
• Roll out the program internally with support from SC QE, Finance, Category, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop a supplier rollout plan.
• Shadow team members to learn typical day-to-day Engineering activities.
• Support other Engineering initiatives, including RFPs, product tear downs, and benchmarking.

Benefits

• Professional development experiences to build skills, confidence, and workplace understanding.
• Opportunities to connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives.
• Networking, social events, and collaborative experiences with interns and employees.
• Opportunity to contribute to key business priorities and present impact to senior leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern