Product Engineering Intern

Job Summary 

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 11-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 19 – August 1, 2025. 
 
As a Product Engineering Intern, you will help with the NAPA brand on the tender execution for different application products and new product introduction initiatives through follow up with the suppliers as an integral part in our process. You will review engineering drawings and documentation and participate in continuous improvement.  Interns will do meaningful work through specific a project(s) and/or initiative(s) in their respective departments and make a final presentation at the conclusion of their internship. Interns will enjoy robust networking and personal development opportunities through formalized interactions with senior leadership, training workshops, and city-wide intern events. Interns will have fun and give back through opportunities to meet fellow college-aged students, social outings, service projects, and more! 

Responsibilities 

• Evaluate product categories to identify SKUs with high packaging cost savings opportunities 

• Develop packaging design/material solutions for high opportunity products 

• Work cross functionally to ensure alignment on any proposed packaging changes 

• Map out a front to back Engineering process for identifying, evaluating and executing packaging cost savings initiatives 

• Support Product Engineering with packaging cost savings opportunities for active and upcoming RFPs 

• Apply Engineering Problem solving techniques to resolve technical challenges 

• Assist team members in RFP-related tasks that help serve our customers better, with an eye for process improvement in these tasks; make recommendations to streamline / automate the same 

• Shadow team members on typical day-to-day activities to learn key critical activities in Product Engineering and Quality function in the organization  

Qualifications 

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in industrial engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering or other related field required. 

• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  

• Strong analytical aptitude  

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred. 

• Packaging related experience a plus.  

• Engineering CAD Design skills a plus.  

• Experience in the automotive industry a plus. 

Leadership Skills 

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team. 

• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.  

• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.