Supplier Quality Intern

Position Overview

Based in Lisle, Illinois, International creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses, as well as develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve.

With Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, we are a part of the TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. By tapping into each of our unique capabilities and scaling solutions across the group, we aim to transform the transportation industry together.

Join us as a Supplier Quality Engineering Intern!

We’re looking for interns pursuing degrees in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science Engineering to join our dynamic Supplier Quality team within Procurement. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to explore innovation and technology while contributing to the systems and processes that ensure product reliability and supplier excellence. You’ll work on impactful projects, collaborate across departments, and help strengthen our global supply chain.

Duration: Summer 2027 (12 weeks) Location: Lisle, IL

Why International?

• Real-world experience: Work on projects that impact the transportation industry.
• Mentorship: Gain insights from experts in the field.
• Networking: Connect with professionals and fellow interns.
• Professional growth: Develop skills that will set you apart in your career.
• Fun and inclusive culture: Engage in team-building and social events.

Responsibilities

• In-depth learning of International business systems and processes

• Work on Quality Management Systems documentation, including develop, implement, maintain, and control process documents.

• Build and manage relationships with end users, cross-functional teams, vendors, and management through collaboration projects.

• Anticipate potential problems, be proactive and manage changes to ensure projects are on time and within budget.

• Work with external suppliers and internal cross functional teams to review PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), continuous improvement projects, and problem solving.

• Maintains consistent and clear communication with executive leadership and key stakeholders on status and resolution of critical supplier issues.

• Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

• OR

• For Legal Jobs: Pursuing a Juris Doctor degree or Doctor of Law degree (J.D.)

• Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)

• Desired Skills

• At least Sophomore standing for undergrad at the time of application

• Able to work at least 12 weeks (starting mid-to-late May through early August)

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communications skills

• Ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing, computer, and software skills

• Ability to work on MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Attention to detail, willingness to achieve high standards and continuously improve

• Previous work experience

• Self-starter

• Benefits and Compensation

• This position offers competitive pay to support employees as they gain real world experience and grow professionally. The hourly pay range is $27–$32 per hour. Benefits offered for intern and co op positions are limited to paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays during the assignment.

• Company Overview

• About TRATON

• With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

• About International

• From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

• International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.