2025 Summer Internship: Manufacturing Quality

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a Manufacturing Quality Intern to add to our Quality department in Denton, Texas.

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has immediate openings for 2 full time positions in Denton, Texas. This internship will be located in our Manufacturing plant where interns will be exposed to loud noise, dust and paintfumes. Students who are studying Quality Control, Operations Management or Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

This position will assist in implementing projects to improve overall product quality performance. The job also includes assistance in Continuous Improvement Efforts focusing on, Departmental Quality Supplier Improvement Projects, Ergonomic Improvement Projects, Line Balance Optimization and Improvements in Overall Departmental Efficiency and Defect Reduction and Warranty Projects.

• Data analytics creating tableau dashboards for plant use.
• Create and implement Data Inspect for all buyoff locations around the plant
• Study, and analyze plant assembly processes
• Development and document plant assembly processes
• Flexibility to address special projects as they arise
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts focusing on:
  • Quality Improvement Projects
  • Data Collection Efforts
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Development of Error Proofing Methods
  • Six Sigma Projects

Skills

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering Program or Business/Operations Management Program and have completed their sophomore year of College.

• Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
• Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift.
• Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• MS office, specifically Excel and Power Point
• A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferable.
• Experience or Classroom Training in Statistics, Quality Control, PFEMAs and Operations Management preferred.
• Work will be performed in a Manufacturing Environment with extended exposure to noise, dust, paint fumes etc.
• Work may also be performed at offsite locations.

Education

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering, Quality Control, or Operations Management program.  

General Description of Internship Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

General Description of Other Internship Benefits

• This position offers relocation assistance benefits for those who are located 50 miles away or more

Competencies

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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