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Summer Intern Press-Shop Tooling Summer Intern Press-Shop Tooling Summer Intern Press-Shop Tooling

CompanyVolkswagen AG
LocationChattanooga
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Press-Shop/Tooling Intern will support the qualification and launch readiness of sheet metal parts for the Atlas Successor program. This includes tracking press runs and monitoring performance metrics.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
106590
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business. Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility Imprint & Legal: http://vw.de/legal-notice DAT: http://vw.de/dat
About the Role

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

**Please note, we are not able to consider OPT/CPT candidates**

Volkswagen Group of America’s 10 – week Summer Internship Program targets undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior years who are eager to acquire practical, real-world experience in the automotive industry. This program is designed for high potential, highly mobile, and self-starter candidates with a strong interest in the automotive industry. Focused on the development of professional and technical competencies as well as on-the-job-training, our Summer Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to explore career choices early on. At Volkswagen Group of America, interns have the chance to make an impact because we challenge them and trust them to perform meaningful work.

Program Information:

  • 10-week Summer Internship Start Date (non-negotiable): June 1, 2026
  • Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
  • Please attach a copy of your current resume. Cover letter is optional.
  • Please attach a copy of your current transcript. A PDF is required.

Role Summary

The Press-Shop/Tooling Intern will support the qualification and launch readiness of sheet metal parts for the Atlas Successor program. This role focuses on verifying SOP readiness and ensuring all press dies can run at the required rate. The intern will work closely with press-shop operations to track and present launch KPIs related to run-speed and performance.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Track press runs of Atlas Successor dies at Chattanooga press-shop locations.
  • Monitor press run performance and compile data for launch readiness reporting.
  • Assist in verifying SOP readiness and press die capability.
  • Support KPI tracking and presentation for launch performance metrics.

Qualification requirements

  • A rising college Junior, Senior or recent graduate
  • Strong GPA
  • Strong preference for Engineering majors (Mechanical and Industrial)

Skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

 

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

 

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Key Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTransportation