Quality Intern- Summer 2027

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

Selecting Only The Best! Joining the Dexter/DexKo Team.

We are proud of what we do and where we are going at Dexter/DexKo, and we know that our great people are what makes us so exceptional. It is important to us that the people we invite onto our team are a good fit both technically and culturally, and that the feeling is mutual. The process we use to assess fit may be different than what you've experienced with other companies, and we have designed it that way for a reason. If you have applied and are being considered for a position with us, this brief video will help you understand what to expect as you move through the Dexter/DexKo Selection Process.

At Dexter, we manufacture and distribute axles, accessories, and towing components primarily serving the commercial trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We're building products and systems that are rooted in a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved over 65 years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

The Quality Intern will work alongside Dexter's Quality Team to support quality initiatives, analyze data, solve problems, and contribute to continuous improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on internship designed to give students meaningful experience applying quality and continuous improvement principles to real-world business and manufacturing challenges. Interns may support projects from initial definition and scoping through data collection, analysis, documentation, implementation, and results.

This position is located at Dexter's headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana.

What You'll Work On

As a Quality Intern, you'll apply what you've learned in the classroom while gaining practical experience with quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement. Projects and responsibilities may include:

• Supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Project definition, scoping, and development of documented project plans
• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System methodologies to continuous improvement activities
• Performing daily and weekly quality data checks
• Collecting and entering data from manufacturing processes and equipment
• Analyzing, charting, and reporting quality data
• Identifying trends and opportunities for process and quality improvements
• Supporting problem-solving and troubleshooting activities
• Creating documents, drawings, training materials, and other resources needed to support and complete projects
• Collaborating with Quality and other team members to support project objectives and quality initiatives

What We're Looking For

Successful interns are curious, dependable, and excited to learn about quality and manufacturing in a hands-on environment. You should bring:

• Enthusiasm for quality, manufacturing, and continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear, professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to manage changing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• A strong commitment to workplace safety
• Professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment
• The ability to appropriately handle confidential company and business information
• A willingness to ask questions, learn, and take ownership of your work

Knowledge of or exposure to quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or the Toyota Production System is preferred.

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 of study.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Individuals who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Founded in 1960, Dexter ® is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, with 20 manufacturing facilities and over 50 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter is a trusted brand serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, marine, agricultural, and specialty markets.