About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Denton, Texas. You will work on-site with the Paint team at Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company, to support process engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Perform time and efficiency studies on the layout process to increase throughput and lower labor costs.
- Analyze incoming material defects and recommend changes to improve flow.
- Support paint flow enhancements to handle higher volumes and operate 2.1M build cells.
- Study, analyze, and document plant assembly processes.
- Take on special projects as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- Strong technical, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to solve problems and work in a self-directed environment.
- Three years of manufacturing experience is desired.
- Six Sigma training is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
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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