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. The Accessory Development and Quality Assurance Engineer internship is for students pursing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Course of Study

Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Term

• 1 year in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer; 20-25 hours per week during school year]

• Internship to begin in May and end the following May

• Location – Subaru Headquarters in Camden, NJ

• $20 an hour (undergrad)

  Qualifications

• Juniors, 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

• Previous internship or work experience preferred

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

  Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); 3D CAD modelling is a plus

• Must be able to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines

  Responsibilities

• Accessory carry over checks (validating applicability of accessories by installing them on new model year vehicles)

• Proper retention of product samples and documentation

• Competitive product benchmarking and research

• Management of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printing projects

• Summarize customer feedback from Customer Retailer Service (CRS) data, warranty claims from SOA Ports, Independent Processing Center, and Retailers

• Data mining and extracting information to identify trends for seasonality, location, type of defects and attributes, etc.

• Interpret results and rank the issues from data patterns using appropriate criteria developed for the task

• Report the results on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for all vehicle models and model years

• Participate in SWAT (Strength, Weakness, Areas of Improvement, Thread) analysis for SOA supplier base

• Weekly tracking of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to look for potential "complaints" and/or recalls on accessories

• Special ad-hoc assignments

  Summary

Subaru of America’s Accessory Development and Quality Assurance groups are fast-paced and exciting environments that provide an opportunity to experience business operations on a national level. This position is responsible for helping evaluate accessories for new model year vehicles, and collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to warranty claims and product design improvements for Subaru Genuine Accessories. The student will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to help evaluate new accessories and evaluate quality concerns. This position requires extensive mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience as it relates to automotive parts and accessory installations. The ideal candidate would be able to evaluate the installation and quality of accessories from a customer point of view, and clearly communicate to the Project Manager any concerns or ideas for improvements.