About the role#
Valeo is seeking a Quality Engineer Co-Op for the Spring 2027 term at our manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ohio. This position offers hands-on experience within an automotive environment, where you will support product quality, process performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work alongside Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control plans, work instructions, and procedures.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action activities for internal, supplier, and customer issues using methodologies like 8D.
- Support new product and process validation through testing, data collection, and analysis.
- Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence.
- Assist with supplier quality activities, including performance monitoring, audits, and corrective action follow-up.
- Prepare quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
- Learn and apply automotive quality tools including FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and MSA.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering.
- Strong academic performance and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Demonstrated interest in automotive manufacturing, quality assurance, and process improvement.
- Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Hamilton, Ohio.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: This is a paid, part-time position.
About Valeo
Valeo is a global automotive technology company founded in 1923. It operates as a Tier 1 supplier for major automakers and provides aftermarket services. The company focuses on electrification, software-defined vehicles, driver assistance systems, and intelligent lighting. Based in Paris, Valeo maintains a network of 149 manufacturing plants and 59 research centers across 29 countries.
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