At Dexter, we manufacture and distribute axles, accessories, and towing components primarily serving the commercial trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We’re building products and systems that are rooted in a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.
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 over 65 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.
Mechanical Engineering Internship
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.
Potential locations for this internship include Northern Indiana (Elkhart, Albion, Freemont) as well as Oklahoma and Texas.
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will be working on robust, hands-on projects. Potential projects may include:
• 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)
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
In addition, you must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
Work Authorization
Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Actively enrolled in an accredited university
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals appropriate to current studies
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong safety orientation and commitment
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screen
- Ethics, accountability, dependability, professionalism, confidentiality, and curiosity
What We Do
DEX Imaging is an independent provider of office and business technology solutions. Founded in 2002, it supplies copiers, printers, multifunction devices, and office equipment, while also offering managed IT services, cybersecurity, document management, workflow automation, and managed print services. The company serves organizations across the United States, helping them improve productivity through integrated imaging, technology, and business-process solutions for modern workplaces.
