Quality Engineer Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Valeo • Hamilton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company focused on reinventing mobility through innovative solutions that promote greener and more secure transportation. As a leading automotive supplier, Valeo partners with automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. This role is for a Quality Engineer Co-Op for the Fall 2026 semester at the Hamilton, Ohio manufacturing facility. The co-op student will gain hands-on experience supporting quality engineering activities in an automotive manufacturing setting, working collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and Supplier teams to enhance product quality, process performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar).
• Strong academic performance with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Demonstrated interest in automotive manufacturing, quality assurance, and process improvement.
• Must be available to work full-time during the Fall 2026 Co-Op semester.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control plans, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to internal, supplier, and customer quality issues using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
• Support new product and process validation activities through testing, data collection, and analysis.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with supplier quality activities, including supplier performance monitoring, audits, and corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and cross-functional teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Support the preparation of quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Learn and apply automotive quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, MSA, and 8D.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development.
• Multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Access to over 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries, offering opportunities for career growth.
• Involvement with a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact of its activities, ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree