Quality Engineering Intern: Build Quality, Solve Problems

Demand Detroit; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development & networking

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated Quality Engineering Summer Intern to join our manufacturing team across multiple U.S. locations (Detroit, Kentwood, Hibbing, Tooele).

The role offers hands-on experience with quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will support quality engineers in data analysis, defect investigations, and root cause analysis, contributing to sustained product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or recently graduated within 1 year.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends using Excel or similar tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing warranty, defect, and manufacturing data to identify trends and root causes.
• Support investigations into quality issues, including nonconformances and production defects.
• Participate in root cause analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Help develop and update quality documentation, including work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support corrective actions.
• Assist with internal audits and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Support continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Compile reports and present findings to quality leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel/Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated Quality Engineering Summer Intern to join our manufacturing team across multiple U.S. locations (Detroit, Kentwood, Hibbing, Tooele).

The role offers hands-on experience with quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will support quality engineers in data analysis, defect investigations, and root cause analysis, contributing to sustained product reliability and customer satisfaction.