Quality Engineering Intern — Hands-On Summer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and transportation stipend for

Professional development & networking

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Quality Engineering Summer Intern to join our manufacturing team at a heavy‑duty truck and engine production facility. This role provides hands‑on experience in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will analyze production data, investigate defects, perform root‑cause analysis using tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams, and help update quality documents and work instructions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or recent graduate (within 1 year).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warranty, defect, and manufacturing data to identify trends.
• Investigate quality issues including nonconformances and defects.
• Perform root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Develop and update quality documentation (work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist with internal audits and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Compile reports and present findings to quality leadership.
• Participate in shop floor activities to understand production processes and quality checkpoints.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing)

Tools

5 Whys

Fishbone Diagram

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Quality Engineering Summer Intern to join our manufacturing team at a heavy‑duty truck and engine production facility. This role provides hands‑on experience in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will analyze production data, investigate defects, perform root‑cause analysis using tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams, and help update quality documents and work instructions.