Exterior Trim Engineering Intern

The Exterior Trim Engineering Intern will support engineering execution for a Karma vehicle program, contributing directly to launch readiness through hands-on involvement in BOM accuracy, engineering change execution, validation activities, and design risk reduction. This role provides practical engineering experience embedded within a cross-functional product development and launch environment.

This internship offers direct exposure to exterior trim engineering, quality discipline, and launch processes, with meaningful impact on supply chain readiness, product validation, and SOP execution.

Internship Details

Duration: 12 weeks
Timing: May/June start through August/September end
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

Support development and maintenance of accurate Engineering Bills of Material (eBOMs) to enable Supply Chain and Procurement readiness and reduce late material changes ahead of SOP.
Assist with execution and release of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), including Change Requests (CRs) and Change Authorizations (CAs), to enable faster and more controlled design changes.
Support Design Verification Plan (DVP) development and tracking and assist with completion of DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) activities to ensure design intent is validated prior to SOP.
Participate in DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities to support early identification, assessment, and mitigation of potential failure modes.
Assist with documentation updates, design reviews, and coordination of engineering deliverables across cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams to support OEM launch execution and exterior trim deliverables.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering.
Strong attention to detail and interest in product engineering and launch readiness.
Ability to work with engineering documentation, BOMs, and structured processes.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced program environment.

Strongly Preferred Qualification:

Coursework or project experience related to mechanical design, materials, or automotive systems
Familiarity with engineering drawings, CAD data, or BOM structures
Exposure to DFMEA, DVP/DVP&R, or change management processes
Interest in vehicle systems, exterior components, and manufacturing launch activities

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

Karma's Medical Plan
40 hours of paid Sick Time
401(k) with Employer Match

Compensation:

$25.00per hour - $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.