Manufacturing Engineering Co-op: Lean & Process Improvement

Daimler Truck North America; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full 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

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support plant operations in Byesville, OH. You will assist with tooling, fixture and workstation design, plus manufacturing engineering projects that improve safety, quality and productivity.

You will gain hands‑on experience in process documentation, lean initiatives, and collaboration across engineering and production teams while developing a deep understanding of fuel system products.

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

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

NX

Reading schematics

Analytical skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Co‑op internship program

Recent graduate within 1 year

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support plant operations in Byesville, OH. You will assist with tooling, fixture and workstation design, plus manufacturing engineering projects that improve safety, quality and productivity.

You will gain hands‑on experience in process documentation, lean initiatives, and collaboration across engineering and production teams while developing a deep understanding of fuel system products.