Quality Engineering Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Quality Engineer Intern for its location in Fort Wayne, IN.Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Our Clean Mobility Division is looking for a Quality Systems Engineering Intern for our Fort Wayne, IN location. The Quality Systems Engineering Intern supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS). This role assists in ensuring compliance with IATF, ISO standards, customer requirements, and internal systems while gaining hands-on experience in automotive quality processes.

The role of a Quality Systems Engineering Intern is to support the Quality team in the day to day activities. The main missions of the role are to:

Assist in internal audits to verify compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards; help document findings and track corrective actions

Support the Annual Internal Audit Plan, including scheduling, preparation, and follow-up activities

Participate in internal audit execution alongside certified auditors

Help review production processes and documentation to ensure adherence to quality standards

Support Corrective Action (QRCI) activities, including tracking open issues, updating status reports, and identifying improvement opportunities

Assist in monitoring scrap and quality performance metrics, including Top 5 issues

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts

Support document control activities, including updating, organizing, and maintaining quality documentation

Help ensure compliance with plant quality procedures and standards

Participate in team meetings, audits, and improvement initiatives as assigned

Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Quality Manager Learning Opportunities Exposure to IATF and ISO quality systems

Hands-on experience with internal audits and corrective actions

Introduction to core automotive quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, etc.)Cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment

Understanding of customer and OEM quality requirements

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Interest in automotive manufacturing or quality systems

Basic understanding of quality concepts (internship or coursework exposure preferred)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

High level of attention to detail and willingness to learn

Minimum 2.8 GPAThis role is a Temporary opportunity with FORVIA and the term is estimated to for 6 months. This term may be extended by mutual agreement or reduced by the Company at any time and for any reason.

What we can do for youAt Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.

We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.

We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.

We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours…