Quality Engineering Intern — Summer, Drive Defects Reduction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend assistance

Transportation stipend assistance

Professional development and events

Employee resource groups

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated Quality Engineering Summer Intern to join our manufacturing team. You will support quality engineers by analyzing warranty, defect, and production data, investigating issues, and driving improvements to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction.

This internship offers hands-on experience across ISO 9001 quality standards, cross‑functional collaboration, and opportunities to relocate to DTNA locations such as Detroit, Grand Rapids,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or recently graduated within 1 year.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Interpersonal skills with collaborative mindset.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality principles.
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends in Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing warranty, defect, and manufacturing data to identify trends and root causes.
• Support investigations into quality issues and nonconformances.
• Participate in root cause analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Help develop and update quality documentation, including work instructions and PFMEAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Assist with internal audits and ISO 9001 compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated Quality Engineering Summer Intern to join our manufacturing team. You will support quality engineers by analyzing warranty, defect, and production data, investigating issues, and driving improvements to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction.

This internship offers hands-on experience across ISO 9001 quality standards, cross‑functional collaboration, and opportunities to relocate to DTNA locations such as Detroit, Grand Rapids,