Intern – Advanced Quality Assurance

Subaru of America, Inc.’s Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience related to their major.  Interns have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with professionals, and develop skills that will be beneficial in their future careers.  It’s an excellent way to jump-start their career and enhance their skillset, making them more marketable in their field of study. 

Course of Study

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Business Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management/Organizational Leadership

Term

• 1 year in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer; ~18-25 hours per week during school year]
• Internship to begin in May and end the following May
• Location – Subaru Yard Operations (SYO), 5000 State Road 38 East, Lafayette, IN  47903
• $20 an hour (undergrad)

Qualifications

• Current Juniors OR Seniors planning to pursue a Master’s Degree OR students currently enrolled in a Master’s Program
• Must be an active student for the entire length of internship
• At least 1 year of work experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Analytical skills
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks while managing deadlines
• Ability to use and create digital photography/videos with photo/video editing skills

Responsibilities

• Compile and distribute daily/monthly vehicle and accessory quality reports
• Assist with the development of effective charts and reports
• Collaborate with the Accessory Quality Manager in the development of accessory work instructions and accessory installation videos
• Collaborate with the Vehicle Quality Manager in the review and reporting of vehicle quality
• Support the development and review of department processes
• Participate in department meetings
• Assist the Vehicle Quality Manager in the SYO Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Program identifying inspection opportunities, documenting revisions of model year changes, and ensuring program improvements are properly documented and implemented
• Provide support and conduct training for on-site processor and SYO Advanced Quality Assurance (AQA) Team as necessary

Summary

Subaru of America’s Service-Technical Advanced Quality Assurance area is a fast-paced and exciting environment.  This position will provide experience and exposure to the Advanced Quality Assurance (AQA) group at Subaru, specifically in the areas of accessory and vehicle quality.  The SYO-AQA team is responsible for ensuring the highest quality vehicles are delivered to retailers, with a focus on activities designed to maintain and improve accessory and vehicle quality.  This position will represent SOA interests in the analysis and reporting of accessory and vehicle quality processes and concerns while having exposure to daily operations, including participating in the development of operating procedures, work instructions, and associated video.