Quality Engineer Internship

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Quality team at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) works to ensure products are designed with quality, safety, and reliability from concept through production. The team partners with design engineering, manufacturing, and operations, locally and globally, on processes such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Component Specifications, and Designation Safety-Relevant. These processes help identify critical design interfaces and prevent single-point failures.

The intern will support efforts to improve product development processes and complete a defined project focused on enhancing a core Engineering Quality process. The work includes collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, analyzing data and feedback, developing practical recommendations, documenting process updates, and presenting findings to the team, leadership, and stakeholders. Interns are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline and to support an inclusive, welcoming workplace culture. Internship positions begin each summer in May or June. A transition to a full-time position may be possible, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The position is based in Portland, Oregon, and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates. Hourly pay ranges from $21 to $29, with placement based on anticipated graduation year.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher, with a degree focus in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field at an accredited college or university; or have graduated within one year of the May/June position start date.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain ideas clearly and present findings.
• Solid organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks, prioritize work, and follow through on commitments.
• Creative and curious mindset, with an interest in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel for data analysis and organization and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Interest in product development, quality engineering, or improving engineering processes.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data analysis, visualization, or collaboration tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Quality team in improving product development processes that promote quality, safety, and reliability from concept through production.
• Complete a defined project focused on improving a core team process, such as DFMEA, Component Specifications, or Designation Safety-Relevant.
• Collaborate with design engineering, project management, manufacturing, and operations stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze data, gather feedback, and help develop practical recommendations to improve process effectiveness, consistency, and usability.
• Assist with documenting process updates, creating guidance materials, and supporting adoption across teams.
• Present project findings, insights, and recommendations to the Engineering Quality team, leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

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 for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern