2027 Summer Internship: Manufacturing Quality (SG15/16)

PACCAR•Denton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Intern to join its Quality team in Denton, Texas. The intern will assist with projects intended to improve overall product quality and support continuous improvement across the department. Work includes analyzing plant assembly processes, developing and documenting those processes, creating Tableau dashboards for plant use, and implementing Data Inspect at plant buyoff locations. The intern may also address special projects as they arise. The role supports quality and supplier improvement projects, ergonomic improvements, line-balance optimization, departmental efficiency and defect-reduction initiatives, and warranty projects. Additional continuous improvement work may include data collection, root-cause analysis, error-proofing methods, and Six Sigma projects. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment, with possible assignments at offsite locations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an Engineering Program or Business/Operations Management Program.
Completed sophomore year of college.
Excellent technical, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift.
Able to stand for prolonged periods.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Experience or classroom training in Statistics, Quality Control, PFEMAs, and Operations Management.

Responsibilities

Assist with projects to improve overall product quality performance.
Support departmental quality and supplier improvement projects.
Contribute to ergonomic improvement projects, line-balance optimization, departmental efficiency, defect reduction, and warranty projects.
Create Tableau dashboards for plant use.
Create and implement Data Inspect for buyoff locations around the plant.
Study and analyze plant assembly processes.
Develop and document plant assembly processes.
Assist with quality improvement projects and data collection efforts.
Support root-cause analysis and development of error-proofing methods.
Assist with Six Sigma projects.
Address special projects as they arise.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern and family.
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth, training, and development opportunities.
Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their field.
Position may offer stipend assistance benefits.