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Quality Engineer CPT jobs place you inside manufacturing, medical device, or software QA teams where your coursework in process control, statistical analysis, or systems engineering is the direct prerequisite. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position individually, and the role's duties must map to your declared program of study.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Aug 7, 2026
Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701
Company: PACCAR
INTRODUCTION
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY
PACCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility is located in Columbus, Mississippi. The engines produced at the Mississippi plant are PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PACCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and the opportunities it provides to PACCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi.
Requisition Summary
Quality Co-Op/Intern
JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with machining and assembly department personnel and provide engineering support with timely responses to problems being worked.
- Identify root cause for problems that occur during the engine manufacturing process and work with appropriate organizational departments and/or suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions.
- Assist with machining or assembly department corrective actions related to daily PQI and internal campaign issues.
- Completes and analyzes data and identifies trends and facilitates improvement actions. Interacts with team members to implement solutions.
- Maintain a problem solving database which tracks problem resolution.
- Utilize effective communication and problem solving skills to foster an effective team environment which continually strives for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- The development and implementation of quality-engineered systems for new process/products and transfer products.
- Provides assessments and advises on robustness of Quality System implementation.
- Develop SPC and Training plans in support of new product launches.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working in Quality Engineering role with other functional groups, provides support of new process/product and transfer products. Provide QA Engineer(s) direction, analysis and recommendations to assure effective quality control and associated risk management plans.
- Write, review and/or approve process and product validation protocols and reports, equipment qualifications, engineering change orders.
- Provide technical leadership for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans for both Process and Design FMEA’s. Support Complaint investigations as appropriate. Own the FMEA process.
- Assure proper use of statistical tools to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability (DOE, SPC). Throughout the organization.
- Ensure that development activities follow control requirements and product is properly transferred to manufacturing. Assure all control plans meet necessary requirements to ensure effective product acceptance including appropriate inspection requirements, equipment and gage requirements and sampling plans.
- Initiate and investigate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) as appropriate.
- Assure process audit program established and implemented.
- Lead Continuous improvement activities and support Lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering Program and have completed their Sophomore year of College.
Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills. Proven problem solving skills are required. Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
- Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift.
- Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Preference will be given to the candidate who can work 40 hours/wk.
- MS office, specifically excel spreadsheets.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferable.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Date: Aug 7, 2026
Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701
Company: PACCAR
INTRODUCTION
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY
PACCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility is located in Columbus, Mississippi. The engines produced at the Mississippi plant are PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PACCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and the opportunities it provides to PACCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi.
Requisition Summary
Quality Co-Op/Intern
JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with machining and assembly department personnel and provide engineering support with timely responses to problems being worked.
- Identify root cause for problems that occur during the engine manufacturing process and work with appropriate organizational departments and/or suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions.
- Assist with machining or assembly department corrective actions related to daily PQI and internal campaign issues.
- Completes and analyzes data and identifies trends and facilitates improvement actions. Interacts with team members to implement solutions.
- Maintain a problem solving database which tracks problem resolution.
- Utilize effective communication and problem solving skills to foster an effective team environment which continually strives for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- The development and implementation of quality-engineered systems for new process/products and transfer products.
- Provides assessments and advises on robustness of Quality System implementation.
- Develop SPC and Training plans in support of new product launches.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working in Quality Engineering role with other functional groups, provides support of new process/product and transfer products. Provide QA Engineer(s) direction, analysis and recommendations to assure effective quality control and associated risk management plans.
- Write, review and/or approve process and product validation protocols and reports, equipment qualifications, engineering change orders.
- Provide technical leadership for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans for both Process and Design FMEA’s. Support Complaint investigations as appropriate. Own the FMEA process.
- Assure proper use of statistical tools to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability (DOE, SPC). Throughout the organization.
- Ensure that development activities follow control requirements and product is properly transferred to manufacturing. Assure all control plans meet necessary requirements to ensure effective product acceptance including appropriate inspection requirements, equipment and gage requirements and sampling plans.
- Initiate and investigate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) as appropriate.
- Assure process audit program established and implemented.
- Lead Continuous improvement activities and support Lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.
- Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering Program and have completed their Sophomore year of College.
Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills. Proven problem solving skills are required. Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
- Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift.
- Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Preference will be given to the candidate who can work 40 hours/wk.
- MS office, specifically excel spreadsheets.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferable.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
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Get Access To All JobsQuality Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the duties directly connect to your field of study. Programs in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, or quality management typically support CPT for Quality Engineer positions. Your DSO will verify that the job description references skills your enrolled courses develop, such as statistical process control, root cause analysis, or inspection methodology.
Can I do CPT at a small manufacturer that has never hired an F-1 student before?
Yes. CPT authorization is issued by your school, not the employer, so the employer doesn't need prior F-1 experience. What matters is that the role is a genuine fit for your curriculum and that you secure an offer letter with the required details before your DSO submits the authorization. The employer does need to complete standard I-9 verification once you start.
How do I find Quality Engineer employers who are open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Quality Engineer roles filtered by employers with LCA filing history in this occupation. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for quality roles in the past are more likely to understand F-1 work authorization requirements. Targeting these companies shortens the conversation about CPT paperwork.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Quality Engineer CPT roles?
Quality Engineers typically fall under O*NET code 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 51-9061 (Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers), depending on the role's focus. Your school may use the O*NET profile to verify the position qualifies under your program's CIP code. Review the O*NET task and knowledge descriptions alongside your course catalog when drafting your DSO authorization request.
Does full-time CPT as a Quality Engineer affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT authorized for 12 or more cumulative months eliminates your OPT eligibility under USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not count against OPT regardless of duration. If you plan to use OPT for H-1B visa timing after graduation, confirm your weekly hours with your DSO and keep documentation of each authorized period.