Pruf Cubing Co-op (Summer 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

The Prüfcubing process uses a specially machined car body to evaluate the buildability, geometric fit, function, and overall maturity of interior and exterior parts during and after a new model launch.  The Prüfcubing is a highly visible part of a new model launch and works together with several departments including Development, Assembly and Supplier Quality.

Primary responsibility will be to support all facets of a Prüfcubing Loop including planning, hardware preparation, problem documentation and root cause analysis.  After each loop, the co-op will support the TX-52 Product Integration teams, following problems identified in the cubing though the problem-solving process.

The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Preparing Parts and Tooling for the Day’s Build.
• Validating the quality level of the parts delivered for the Cubing Loop.
• Clear and Concise documentation of the defects found during the Cubing loop.
• Containment tracking for critical defects found during the cubing loop.
• Vehicle fastener commonization project
• Pruefcubing parts inventory system project
• Pruefcubing event dashboard project
• Pruefcubing event livestreaming project
• Pruefcubing event problem documentation automation
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Major: Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• Good Communication and technical writing Skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Power point.
• Self-Motivated and able to work independently.
• German Language Skills preferred.
• Preferred experience with CAD Software.
• Must commit to three co-op rotations as an enrolled student.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE May 19th – August 8th, 2025.