Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Summary: Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles and related components, and they are seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will assist with engineering project identification, support, and leadership while working on hands-on projects such as continuous improvement and safety enhancements. Responsibilities: - 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) Required Qualifications: - 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 - You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering degree Required Skills: Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement Important Skills: Safety Orientation, Project Management Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer