School to Work - Quality

Cummins • Troy, MI

6d

About The Position

This cooperative education student position supports the Supplier Development department by applying knowledge from academic studies. The student works under close supervision of Supplier Development Specialists and Engineers to learn about supplier-base development, production quality, and manufacturing processes, with experience intended to be applied in their career after graduation. The role interfaces with purchasing, program managers, project engineers, quality engineering, test and materials labs, production manufacturing facilities, internal engineering groups, and supplier personnel.

The position includes support for supplier and program-launch activities, supplier quality and delivery monitoring, problem-solving with the North American supply base, and hands-on component testing or development in the materials laboratory as needed. The student completes and presents an internal project to the Procurement Leadership Team at the end of the co-op term.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering; other equivalent engineering programs will be considered.
• Demonstrated capability and knowledge of basic mathematics, sciences, and engineering principles.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of vehicular drivetrain components and their application.

Nice To Haves

• PowerPoint, Excel, and Mini Tab skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Supplier Development personnel with program launch and supplier-related activities, including program meetings, Technical Review meetings, APQP, PPAP, and Chronic Supplier Improvement (CSI) initiative activities.
• Monitor key suppliers for quality and delivery performance.
• Facilitate communication among program managers, buyers, quality, engineering, and Supplier Development personnel concerning supplier readiness for program launches.
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving across the North American supply base using tools such as 8D corrective action, 5-Why analysis, and statistical methods.
• Participate in supplier and Meritor site visits as needed.
• Provide hands-on support for component testing and/or development in the materials laboratory as required.
• Complete and present an internal project to the Procurement Leadership Team at the end of the co-op term.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern