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General Manager roles on CPT require your DSO to confirm the work directly integrates with your business, management, or MBA curriculum. Most qualifying positions involve P&L responsibility, cross-functional team leadership, or operational strategy, so your I-20 program description needs to reflect that scope before authorization is granted.
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Co-Op, General Engineering - Supplier Quality
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: Canton, MI, USA
Company Description
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Yazaki Culture
Here at Yazaki, we foster a culture that embodies the Yazaki Spirit: Fortitude, Service Mindset and Foresight. We are goal driven with a high level of perseverance and ability to adapt as we engage with each other and our customers. We connect with each other to help our partners succeed while holding ourselves and others accountable. We work to make the complex simple seeing around corners to anticipate the needs of our internal and external customers.
What we are looking for:
Yazaki is looking for a motivated Co-op to join our Supplier Quality team in Canton, Michigan. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, results-oriented environment and is eager to make meaningful contributions to the organization.
What you will be doing:
- Daily Tasks: In this role you will be data mining Yazaki Quality Systems to support targeting supplier improvement opportunities. You will also be reviewing and summarizing supplier corrective actions to further improve supplier performance.
- Success Metrics: Supplier Quality’s performance is evaluated by improvement to the number of customer concerns Yazaki has in a year. Supporting that outcome is how your performance will be reviewed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Supplier Quality Teams, Operations, the Business Units as well as Purchasing. This is a growth position with an opportunity to get a wider view of the Quality Profession and Yazaki.
What you will bring to the table:
- Education: Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited institution during the working period.
- Relevant Background: Degree/experience related to the position (e.g., Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration).
- Academic Standing: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Commitment: Availability to work around your class schedule \~20 hrs/wk.
- Technical Skills: Basic computer, math and writing skills. Collaboration and teamwork are critical to the roles success.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
What we can provide you:
- A glimpse into your full potential in a World Class manufacturing and Engineering organization
- Hands-on, practical experience and self direction
- Direct exposure to and mentorship from industry experts
- Opportunities to expand and strengthen your professional network
- A supportive and safe environment to learn and grow
- Competitive pay
Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.
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Does a General Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on how your school defines curriculum integration. General Manager roles that involve strategic planning, financial oversight, or organizational leadership typically align with MBA or management programs. Your DSO needs to confirm the position directly relates to your enrolled major and that the experience is a required or elective program component, not just incidental work.
Can I do CPT as a General Manager if my degree is not in business?
Yes, but the connection between your degree field and the role has to be defensible. An operations management role within a tech company could qualify for a computer science student if the work involves systems management or product operations. Your DSO will review the job description against your I-20 program, so be prepared to explain the academic connection in writing.
What documents do I need to start a General Manager CPT position?
You need a signed offer letter with your start date, employer name, and job title; an updated I-20 with CPT authorization endorsed by your DSO; and your current F-1 visa and I-94 showing valid status. Some employers also request your EAD or SEVIS record confirmation. Get CPT authorization on your I-20 before your first day, working before authorization is a status violation.
How do I find General Manager jobs that support CPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces General Manager openings from employers with a track record of work authorization support, so you're not spending time on roles where CPT paperwork will hit a dead end. Focus on employers who have previously hired F-1 students or who are enrolled in E-Verify, as they're more likely to have HR processes already set up to handle CPT documentation.
Does full-time CPT as a General Manager affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you complete 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't count against OPT regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation for H-1B visa cap-gap coverage, structure your CPT hours carefully and confirm the full-time threshold with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.