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Industrial Engineering Intern

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for an Industrial Engineering Intern at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN.  Other potential locations for this role are:

- Fremont, IN

- Albion, IN

- Texas

- Oklahoma

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 many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting the Dexter Team with engineering project dentification, project support, and project leadership as assigned by partnering and collaborating with the Engineering Team and Site Team.

As an Industrial Engineering Intern, you will be working on robust, hands-on projects.  Potential projects may include, but not limited to:

•  Project definition, scoping and documented project plan
•  Continuous improvement 
•  Capital projects 
•  Safety improvements 
•  Automation 
•  Debottlenecking and capacity utilization 
•  Time studies 
•  Ergonomic studies and improvements 
•  Troubleshooting equipment and processes 
•  Plant layout 
•  Project estimation 
•  Material handling 
•  Create documents, drawings, training as needed to support and complete project(s) 

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:

•  Excellent sense of ethics and accountability
•  Enthusiasm and a passion for engineering and manufacturing
•  Dependable, responsible, on time, and consistent
•  Ability to maintain professionalism in all settings
•  Possess strict confidentiality of company patent, trademark, and business information
•  Strong organizational and time management
•  Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
•  Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals commensurate with year of studies
•  Ability to adapt to frequent priorities and changes within the team and the business
•  Strong safety orientation and commitment
•  Curiosity

 

EDUCATION

You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering degree.

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

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 positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.