GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
Quality – Supplier and Process Engineer Intern - Onsite
Date of Internship: Summer 2027
Job Summary: GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Supplier and Process Quality Engineering Intern to support quality activities across the supplier, incoming, manufacturing, and assembly functions for Formula 1 power unit components. This internship provides hands-on experience with supplier quality, process quality, nonconformance management, control planning, inspection, quality data, and continuous improvement. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced quality professionals and collaborate with Procurement, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Assembly, Metrology, Materials, and other cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day supplier and process quality activities, quality records, and assigned improvement projects.
- Support the creation, review, documentation, and follow-up of Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs) and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
- Collect, organize, analyze, and report quality data to support root cause investigations, corrective actions, supplier follow-up, and process improvements.
- Assist Procurement and Quality with prospective supplier evaluation, supplier onboarding documentation, purchase-order quality requirements, and supplier inspection data collection.
- Support development and revision of control plans and inspection requirements for incoming parts, raw materials, manufacturing operations, assembly processes, and shop orders.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly, Design Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Metrology, Materials, Incoming Quality, and IT to help coordinate quality requirements and documentation.
- Assist with planning for upcoming builds, shop orders, and part arrivals, including identifying inspection needs, timing, required measurement tools, and quality checks.
- Participate in supervised inspections and measurements of precision components and help document results in applicable quality systems and records.
- Contribute to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and the development or revision of audits, procedures, work instructions, and Quality Management System documentation aligned with ISO 9001.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned while learning supplier quality, process quality, and high-precision manufacturing practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Interest in supplier quality, process quality, manufacturing, inspection, metrology, or continuous improvement.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other data collection or analysis tools; exposure to CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks is beneficial.
- Coursework or project experience involving manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, quality systems, statistics, measurement, or problem solving is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and other external partners.
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to evolving priorities, business needs, and learning opportunities.
- Growth mindset and willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and learn new quality tools and processes.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to follow established instructions and procedures.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move in diverse operational environments, including race shops, arenas, and commercial facilities.
- Comfortable working in variable environmental conditions, including loud, high-traffic, or high-pressure environments.
Why Join Us: You’ll help support a team developing a next-generation Formula 1 power unit, working alongside professionals who value precision, creativity, and a constant drive to improve. Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a team poised to showcase American engineering excellence on the global Formula 1 stage.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Interest in supplier quality, process quality, manufacturing, inspection, metrology, or continuous improvement.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other data collection or analysis tools.
- Exposure to CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks.
- Coursework or project experience involving manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, quality systems, statistics, measurement, or problem solving.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
- Adaptability to evolving priorities, business needs, and learning opportunities.
- Growth mindset and willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and learn new quality tools and processes.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to follow established instructions and procedures.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move through diverse operational environments.
- Comfort working in loud, high-traffic, or high-pressure environments.
What We Do
GM Performance Power Units LLC is a General Motors–TWG Motorsports venture developing hybrid and electric powertrains for Cadillac’s Formula 1 program. Its mission is to build the team, processes, and facilities needed to produce an F1 power unit capable of winning races and championships. The company’s work advances GM’s capabilities in electrification, hybrid systems, sustainable fuels, and high-efficiency internal-combustion engines, applying those technologies in elite motorsport.
