Logistics Engineer Intern - Data-Driven Problem Solver

dtna; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and events

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

DTNA is seeking motivated interns to support supply chain logistics, inventory control, and data analysis. You will partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to monitor material flow, investigate shortages, and drive continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop dashboards, reports, and standard work documentation while collaborating across warehouse, planning, and production functions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June).
• Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field.
• Training or experience in lean principles.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and PDCA cycles.
• Experience with waste elimination and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis) and Power BI.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, WMS, Visio, and AutoCAD.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the drive to create practical solutions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and a willingness to receive and apply feedback.
• Passion for the automotive or trucking industry.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material flow and inventory data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities that support reliable delivery of parts to production.
• Support daily warehouse and logistics operations by helping monitor material shortages, investigating root causes, and assisting in the resolution of supply disruptions.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving accuracy within warehouse and internal transportation processes.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that provide visibility into key operational metrics, helping the team make data-driven decisions.
• Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to improve communication and coordination between warehouse operations, production, and planning functions.
• Document standard work and support the development of process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity across the logistics operation.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to department leadership, building communication and problem-solving skills in a professional environment
• Support digitalization efforts by helping improve tracking and reporting tools used to monitor material shortages and inventory accuracy.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to optimize warehouse layout, material flow paths, and storage strategies to improve efficiency.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Skills

Lean principles

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree student or recent graduate in engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

WMS

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

DTNA is seeking motivated interns to support supply chain logistics, inventory control, and data analysis. You will partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to monitor material flow, investigate shortages, and drive continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop dashboards, reports, and standard work documentation while collaborating across warehouse, planning, and production functions.