About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the Cleveland Manufacturing Engineering team in improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity across truck assembly operations. This role provides hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and finance teams to contribute to projects that improve plant performance and reduce waste. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support manufacturing engineers with process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Perform time studies, process observations, and data collection to identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist with layout updates, material flow analysis, workstation optimization, and line balancing activities.
- Help develop and update standard work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
- Analyze production data, quality data, downtime information, and labor efficiency metrics to support decision-making.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, manpower optimization, and productivity improvement projects.
- Assist with capital project documentation, equipment specifications, project tracking, and implementation follow-up.
- Work with cross-functional teams to execute plant projects.
- Support digital manufacturing initiatives such as dashboards, tracking tools, electronic documentation, and real-time performance visibility.
- Prepare project summaries, reports, presentations, and status updates for manufacturing engineering leadership.
- Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program or higher, or recently graduated within one year of the internship start date.
- Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Creative mindset with interest in problem solving, process improvement, and manufacturing innovation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Interest in digital manufacturing, automation, robotics, data visualization, and operational performance improvement.
- Self-motivated, curious, and willing to learn in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Visio, or other layout/design software is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel formulas, or pivot tables is preferred.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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.
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