Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

This manufacturing engineering intern is responsible for leading process improvement opportunities, line balance activities, and installation of plant manufacturing equipment. Challenge yourself on a daily basis with production support and continuous improvement projects. Lead process and manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $30 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Participate in in-plant quality improvement activities
• Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing activities
• Analyze manufacturing plant build constraints and provide suggestions to relieve schedule complexity
• Lead, design, and implement process design and improvements by utilizing process engineering tools (AutoCAD, Vision, Excel, etc.)
• Design the sequence of assembly operations, the layout and arrangement of equipment for parts and vehicle assembly and fastening (e.g., riveting, welding, screw driving, applying adhesives, etc.), labeling, sorting, and packaging.
• Support design engineering by resolving agreed-upon manufacturing problems caused by engineering or assembly

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s/PhD Program from an accredited college/university or have graduated within the last 12 months. 
• Curious and inquisitive with a "go and see" mentality
• Sense of Urgency
• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change.
• Passion for driving positive outcomes for our customers is required.
• Passion for Automotive or Trucking
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous mechanical or assembly knowledge
• Customer orientated with the drive to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Experience with Autocad Inventor, Solid Works, or Pro-Engineer is a plus. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Industrial, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Majors Preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment 

#LI-Hybrid

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

High Point, NC US

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

 

It’s your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That’s why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

 

Let’s unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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