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Quality Manager CPT jobs let F-1 students apply quality systems coursework directly in manufacturing, healthcare, or tech environments. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your degree program. Most positions involve ISO standards, auditing, or process improvement work that maps cleanly to engineering and operations curricula.
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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 Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your degree program and your school authorizes it. Quality Manager positions in engineering, operations management, or supply chain programs typically qualify because the work connects directly to coursework in process improvement, statistics, or systems management. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific curriculum.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Quality Manager without affecting my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT of 12 months or more used before completing your degree eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. Quality Manager internships or co-ops structured as part-time engagements, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, preserve your post-graduation OPT. Confirm the hours structure with your DSO before accepting any offer.
What documents does a CPT employer need from me as a Quality Manager candidate?
You'll need to provide your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization with the specific employer name, your valid F-1 visa stamp, your I-94 arrival record, and a copy of your EAD if applicable. Some employers in regulated industries also request your enrollment verification letter. CPT authorization is employer-specific, so the I-20 must name the exact hiring entity.
How do I find Quality Manager employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Quality Manager roles and filter by employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA filings indicate the company has navigated work authorization before, which typically means their HR teams understand CPT documentation. Manufacturers, contract research organizations, and medical device companies tend to have the most established onboarding processes for F-1 students.
Can my CPT Quality Manager role count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility later?
CPT work experience in a Quality Manager role can support your H-1B visa petition by demonstrating that you've practiced the specialty occupation. USCIS evaluates whether the role required a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Document your responsibilities, the systems you worked with, and how the role connected to your degree program throughout your CPT period.