Co-op: Quality Engineering

About Singer 
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.  

Summary of Position

The Quality Engineer Co-Op provides hands-on experience in quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement within Singer. The Co-Op will support quality initiatives across all stages of the vehicle build, helping to identify, contain, and resolve quality issues while learning critical problem-solving methodologies and industry best practices. The role emphasizes proactive prevention of defects, reduction of process variation and waste. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated student to contribute meaningfully to a high-caliber production operation while developing real-world skills in root cause analysis, quality systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Co-op program runs from June 2- August 15 in Torrance, CA and is full-time during that period. Must be currently enrolled in a college program in a relevant field to be considered. 

Essential Duties

• Support quality assurance activities by assisting in inspections, quality checks, and audits across various production stages.
• Participate in root cause investigations and containment actions for non-conforming products using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why analysis.
• Help develop and maintain documentation, including inspection standards, quality plans, work instructions, and visual guides.
• Assist in monitoring and analyzing quality metrics such as First Pass Yield, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and Defect Per Unit (DPU) to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to support the resolution of internal and external quality concerns.
• Engage in supplier quality support, assisting in the evaluation and follow-up of supplier non-conformances and improvement plans.
• Shadow and participate in internal and layered process audits to gain a deeper understanding of compliance and system effectiveness.
• Support the coordination of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and track their implementation and long-term effectiveness.
• Learn and contribute to the MRB (Material Review Board) process, supporting documentation and decision-making on non-conforming materials.
• Assist with the implementation of change control management to ensure traceability and consistency in product and process modifications.
• Participate in FMEA discussions and design reviews, gaining exposure to failure prevention strategies and design-for-quality principles.
• Present findings and suggestions at the conclusion of the Co-Op in the form of a final report or presentation highlighting improvement ideas and lessons learned.