About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern supports plant operations at Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC. This role involves assisting with process improvements, tooling and fixture design, and various engineering projects to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. You will work in a hands-on environment, collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to solve production challenges and support Lean initiatives. This position provides exposure to machine design, industrial engineering studies, plant layouts, and equipment validation.
What you'll do#
- Draft and design tooling, fixtures, and workstations.
- Conduct industrial engineering activities including time studies, plant layouts, ergonomic assessments, and workstation development.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, vendors, and leadership on product specifications and process enhancements.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to analyze production issues.
- Support engineering activities related to equipment verification, precision machining, and gauging.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including routings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
- Perform Gage R&R studies, machine qualifications, and statistical analysis.
- Support innovation, machine design, fabrication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher, or graduated within 1 year of the start date.
- Must be part of a Co-Op Internship program through your current college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a similar discipline.
- Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Competency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and NX.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Experience with CAD design, tooling, fixture, and workstation development is preferred.
- Familiarity with process documentation including work instructions and bills of materials is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Byesville, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This position is not open to visa sponsorship.
About Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. Founded in 1942, the company produces heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks along with specialized commercial vehicles. It manages brands such as Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, and Thomas Built Buses from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The firm also supplies diesel engines and components while maintaining a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
How to get in at Daimler Truck North America
Securing an internship at Daimler Truck North America requires a proactive approach to their hiring cycle. Because the company receives a high volume of interest, Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. Early applicants get seen before the pile grows, which is a significant advantage in a competitive manufacturing environment. You should also focus on building professional connections early in your search. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral. This direct communication materially improves response rates compared to submitting a resume through a general portal.
