Machine Shop Engineering Internship

Daimler Truck North America • Detroit, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship supports the DDC Machine Shop across five machining areas, with exposure to project planning and operational support. The intern assists with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale improvements across machining lines and works with hourly team members, supervisors, engineering resources, and leadership to address issues and implement improvements. Interns gain experience through real-life learning opportunities and are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. The internship begins in May or June. A transition to a full-time position may be possible, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The position is onsite in Detroit, Michigan. Relocation assistance is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within one year of the position start date in May or June.
• Curious and inquisitive, with a “Go and See” mentality.
• Ability to work amid ambiguity and ongoing change.
• Passion for driving positive outcomes.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
• Customer orientation and drive to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Document, coordinate, and facilitate project planning.
• Suggest, evaluate, and execute continuous and process improvements.
• Communicate and interact with hourly team members, supervisors, engineering resources, and leadership about troubleshooting and proposed improvements.
• Develop timely, cost-effective solutions to machining issues related to product design or documentation.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.
• Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale improvements across machining lines.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering, based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.
• Relocation assistance when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern