Intern: Quality Engineering (Summer 2025)
Macungie, PA, US, 18062
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Who we are
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Mack Trucks, a member of The Volvo Group, is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks. Part of Volvo’s Group Trucks Operations (GTO), the Macungie facility is one of 50 plants globally dedicated to the manufacturing of trucks. MACK® vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations' public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.
The purpose of this internship is to allow the student to prepare for their future by applying what was learned during coursework (theory, skill development, professionalism) to the working world. Interns will be provided extensive hands-on experience in their field of study. The student will work on important and innovative projects alongside our experienced staff and engineers.
Core Responsibilities:
• Quality Dept. - Defect Tracking/Reporting/Metrics
• Updating and maintaining Quality Management System to comply with current ISO Standard
• Interfaces with plant personnel to accomplish quality and production goals
• Assisting with integrating Quality Management System into a global Operational Management System
• Supports, participates, and measures quality-in-station practices throughout specified assembly areas
• Participates in root cause analysis of quality defects and employs problem solving skills in working towards resolution
• Assisting Quality team with a variety of projects at the discretion of supervisor
Critical Competencies:
• Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on
• Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively
• Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done
• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
• Self-starter; works independently; takes initiative
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, Power Point and Word
• Ability to react to issues impacting production with a sense of urgency, promptly assessing the issue and developing a feasible action plan and following it through to successful completion
• Thrives in a team-based environment
Minimum Education and Experience:
• Must be currently pursuing a degree and remain fully enrolled in program during the duration of the internship and must have completed 30 credit hours or more prior to the start of the internship
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Preferred Degrees- Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Prefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing
• Summer Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during the term
Ready for your next move?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
• Housing assistance
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Nearest Major Market: Allentown