Quality Intern: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Dexter Group; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Axle Company in Elkhart, IN, invites you to join our Quality Intern program. You will work with our Quality Team to support quality initiatives, analyze data, solve problems, and contribute to continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System concepts, perform data checks, collect and enter data, and help create training materials and project documents. This hands-on internship offers real-world experience and growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma and be actively enrolled at an accredited college or university in Engineering, Quality Management, Business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Project definition and scoping, and developing documented project plans
• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System methodologies
• Performing daily and weekly quality data checks
• Collecting and entering data from manufacturing processes and equipment
• Analyzing, charting, and reporting quality data
• Collaborating with Quality and other team members to support project objectives

Skills

Quality mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Active college enrollment (Engineering/Quality/Business)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dexter Axle Company in Elkhart, IN, invites you to join our Quality Intern program. You will work with our Quality Team to support quality initiatives, analyze data, solve problems, and contribute to continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System concepts, perform data checks, collect and enter data, and help create training materials and project documents. This hands-on internship offers real-world experience and growth.