Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Automotive Paint Shop

Position Overview
Ready to make an impact this summer? Explore the world of commercial truck assembly with Navistar's dynamic San Antonio manufacturing team!
As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern -Paint Shop, you'll be a crucial part of our Paint team, working on innovative projects to enhance Navistar's truck cab production. Dive into an inclusive work environment that values equity and belonging.
Why Join Us:
At Navistar, we are at the forefront of the trucking industry with a legacy of excellence. Our internship program is designed to empower students like you to take on meaningful projects and tackle real-world challenges. During this 12-week program, you will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in the trucking industry while becoming an integral part of our Paint Shop team.
• Real-world experience: Work on projects that impact the transportation industry.
• Mentorship: Gain insights from experts in the field.
• Networking: Connect with professionals and fellow interns.
• Professional growth: Develop skills that will set you apart in your career.
• Fun and inclusive culture: Engage in team-building and social events.
Duration: Summer 2024 (12 weeks) Location: San Antonio, TX Assembly Plant
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly between Body, Paint, and General Assembly departments, ensuring a collaborative approach.
• Robotic Paint: Work with a knowledgeable Engineering, Maintenance, and Production team to support a robotic painting line
• Process Development: Understand the production line to improve standard processing time, product consistency, and repair techniques
• Key Performance Indicators: Develop an understanding of critical control characteristics in a modern Paint Shop operation
• Lean Manufacturing: Use conventional Lean tools to measure and improve the cab painting process
• Automation and Control Systems: Exposure to multiple computer-based systems that control and measure performance of the paint process.
• Project Focus: Potential projects include, but are not limited to, pretreatment chemistry, paint film optimization, materials management, line balancing, water treatment and sustainability.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)

Desired Skills

• Enrolled in a relevant field of study.
• Passion for chemistry, color, and product quality.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ready to champion Body Shop with Navistar's Cab Assembly team? Apply now and be part of a transformative internship experience!
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. ("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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