INTERN – Advanced Quality Assurance (SYO)

Advanced Quality Assurance Intern (SYO)

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; ~20-25 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

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

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.