About the role#
This Manufacturing Quality Internship is based in Denton, Texas, for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Quality team at Peterbilt Motors Company to support projects aimed at improving product quality and operational efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Assist in projects to improve product quality, including defect reduction and warranty initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement efforts such as line balance optimization, ergonomic improvements, and supplier quality projects.
- Create Tableau dashboards for plant use and implement Data Inspect systems at assembly buyoff locations.
- Study, analyze, and document plant assembly processes.
- Perform data collection, root cause analysis, and work on Six Sigma projects.
- Develop error-proofing methods.
- Address special projects as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an Engineering or Business/Operations Management program, having completed your sophomore year.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience or classroom training in Statistics, Quality Control, PFEMAs, and Operations Management.
- Strong technical, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work in a self-directed environment.
- Flexibility to work portions of both day and evening shifts.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and paint fumes.
- This position is paid and full-time.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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