Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

Demand Detroit

Kentucky

Hybrid

USD 29,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Daimler Truck North America’s Byesville-based internship program offers hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, focusing on tooling design, layout optimization, and process improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams to solve production challenges and support Lean initiatives.

As a co-op student or recent graduate, you’ll gain exposure to plant layouts, equipment verification, and documentation while developing a strong foundation in fuel system products and manufacturing

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher or recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date.
Must be part of a Co-Op Internship program through your current college/university.
Must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, or similar discipline.
Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Competency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and NX.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Draft and design tooling, fixtures, and workstations to support manufacturing needs and process improvements.
Conduct industrial engineering activities, including time studies, plant layouts, ergonomic assessments, and workstation development.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, vendors, and leadership on product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and process enhancements.
Apply problem-solving techniques to analyze production issues and develop practical solutions for implementation.
Support engineering activities related to plant layouts, equipment verification, precision machining, and gauging.
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
Perform Gage R&R studies, machine qualifications, and statistical analysis to support quality and process performance.
Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and fuel system products through hands-on collaboration with production teams.
Support innovation, machine design, fabrication, and continuous improvement initiatives through participation in Lean activities, workshops, and process enhancement projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives while promoting a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and innovative problem-solving.
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs