Design Engineer Intern

PACCAR • Chillicothe, OH

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About The Position

This is a hands-on internship on the Kenworth Chillicothe Design Engineering team. The role focuses on product design improvements, project implementation, prototype support, and supporting goals of other factory departments. The intern provides engineering advice on design or installation problems encountered in manufacturing and works with teams across engineering and factory functions to develop and implement improvements and projects.

Requirements

• Be progressing toward a degree in a related engineering field.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand complex tasks.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and manage projects and prototypes.
• Be able to read and use engineering drawings and schematics.
• Be proficient in all applications within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Have experience with Pro/Engineer or other 3D modeling software.
• Be a junior- or senior-level student.

Nice To Haves

• Truck or automotive experience, with a demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical devices and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of the product development cycle.
• EIT.

Responsibilities

• Proactively define issues and work toward early resolution and consensus.
• Provide engineering advice on specific design or installation problems encountered in manufacturing.
• Work with Division Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, and Quality Assurance to develop design improvements across various chassis systems and implement new engineering projects.
• Run prototype trials before project implementation.
• Provide engineering representation for kaizen, Six Sigma, warranty reduction, and quality improvement projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern