2026 Internship - Quality Assurance Engineer (Hoosier Racing Tire)

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. 

Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind. their state-of-the-art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R&D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing the over 1,000 different types of racing and high-performance tires currently produced. Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG. 

THE POSITION

Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN, is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to join our team. The Quality Engineer Intern will support the integration and improvement of our Quality Management System while assisting with machine capability studies, structured work instructions, and problem-solving initiatives. This role focuses on investigating recurring issues, contributing to special projects, and supporting Continental business teams through strong analytical skills and quality-driven approaches.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Align and integrate QMS (Quality Management System) documentation with Continental standards and technical compliance requirements.
• Conduct machine capability studies for both component and final finish processes.
• Develop clear, structured work instructions that support quality and operational consistency.
• Assist with special projects and provide support to business teams as needed.
• Investigate recurring issues using structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis and A3 techniques.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled with minimum sophomore standing full-time as of Fall 2026
• Be majoring in Engineering or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at the time of application)
• Must be able to commute to Plymouth, IN
• Hoosier will not pay for housing expenses for this opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

 

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