Product Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is hiring a Product Engineering Intern for its 10-week summer internship program in Atlanta. The internship is in person and offers hands-on experience with the Engineering team. The intern will build a product compliance program to help ensure NAPA-branded products meet performance requirements and will support other Engineering initiatives as needed.

The internship is designed as a cohort experience, with interns from across the organization participating in professional development, leadership exposure, networking, and collaborative activities. Interns contribute to business-priority projects and present their impact to senior leaders. The program is listed as running from May 24 to July 20, 2027; the job summary also states May 24 to July 30, 2027. The work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.

Requirements

• Currently 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.
• Effectively communicates through clear and proactive communication.
• Commits to outcomes and focuses on delivering results and customer success.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically.

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 scope of product types and corresponding SKUs to include in the program.
• Create DVP&Rs (test plans) for in-scope product types.
• Develop a penalty structure in line 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 on typical day-to-day activities to learn about the Engineering function.
• Support other Engineering initiatives, such as RFPs, product teardowns, and benchmarking.

Benefits

• Professional development experiences designed to build skills, confidence, and workplace understanding.
• Opportunities to hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives.
• Networking, social events, and collaborative experiences with fellow interns and employees.
• Meaningful project work with an opportunity to present impact to senior leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern