Machine Shop Engineering Intern — Innovate & Improve

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and transportation stipend

Professional development and events

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

DTNA offers summer internships across the US, with opportunities to support the DDC Machine Shop in Detroit and other DTNA locations. Interns will gain real-world experience aligned with our core values and will work in several machining areas.

Responsibilities include supporting project planning and operations, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements, and collaborating with hourly teams, supervisors and engineering. A strong performer may transition to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher, or recently graduated within 1 year.
• Go and See mentality and curiosity for learning in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity and ongoing change.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and solve quality and delivery issues.
• Document, coordinate and facilitate project planning.
• Suggest, evaluate and execute continuous and process improvements.
• Communicate with hourly team members, supervisors and engineers about troubleshooting and improvements.
• Develop timely, cost-efficient solutions for machining issues related to design or documentation.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone belongs.

Skills

Go and See mentality

Ambiguity tolerance

Customer orientation

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Creative mindset

Interpersonal teamwork

Passion for positive outcomes

Manufacturing environment comfort

Education

Bachelor’s program enrollment or higher

Job description

DTNA offers summer internships across the US, with opportunities to support the DDC Machine Shop in Detroit and other DTNA locations. Interns will gain real-world experience aligned with our core values and will work in several machining areas.

Responsibilities include supporting project planning and operations, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements, and collaborating with hourly teams, supervisors and engineering. A strong performer may transition to a full-time role.