This Position is for Quality Engineering Intern Fall 2024 with a company in Columbus, MS

Job Summary: Work closely with machining and assembly department personnel and provide engineering support with timely responses to problems being worked. Identify root cause for problems that occur during the engine manufacturing process and work with appropriate organizational departments and / or suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions. Assist with machining or assembly department corrective actions related to daily PQI and internal campaign issues. Completes and analyzes data and identifies trends and facilitates improvement actions. Interacts with team members to implement solutions. Maintain a problem solving database which tracks problem resolution. Utilize effective communication and problem solving skills to foster an effective team environment which continually strives for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. The development and implementation of quality -- engineered systems for new process / products and transfer products. Provides assessments and advises on robustness of Quality System implementation. Develop SPC and Training plans in support of new product launches. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Working in Quality Engineering role with other functional groups, provides support of new process/ product and transfer products. Provide QA Engineer(s) direction, analysis and recommendations to assure effective quality control and associated risk management plans. Write, review and/or approve process and product validation protocols and reports, equipment qualifications, engineering change orders. Provide technical leadership for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans for both Process and Design FMEA's. Support Complaint investigations as appropriate. Own the FMEA process. Assure proper use of statistical tools to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability ( DOE, SPC ). Thru out the organization. Ensure that development activities follow control requirements and product is properly transferred to manufacturing. Assure all control plans meet necessary requirements to ensure effective product acceptance including appropriate inspection requirements, equipment and gage requirements and sampling plans.

Initiate and investigate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) as appropriate. Assure process audit program established and implemented. Lead Continuous improvement activities and support Lean environment and re-work / scrap reduction. Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation

Qualifications: Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills. Proven problem solving skills are required. Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred. Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift. Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Preference will be given to the candidate who can work 40 hours/wk. MS office, specifically excel spreadsheets. A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferable. 

Benefits: As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including: Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match. Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA). Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.  EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more. Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities.

AAP/EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.