Manufacturing Engineering - Problem Solving Intern

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The Manufacturing Engineering team works closely with production, quality, design, and other cross-functional groups to ensure manufacturing processes are optimized and ready to support new and existing products. In this role, you'll gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment by analyzing production processes, conducting time studies, supporting product launch activities, and identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and ergonomics. You'll work alongside engineers to evaluate manufacturing methods, assist with tooling and equipment improvements, support prototype and production builds, and help ensure processes are capable, efficient, and ready for full‑scale production.

This internship is a great opportunity for students who enjoy problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and seeing how engineering decisions directly impact the products built for customers.

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

• Develop and implement new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical production of goods.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are complete and ready for SOP when product changes occur.
• Perform time studies on manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy.
• Develop business cases for new and current products.
• Work is of a technical nature where independent judgement is used, and decisions are made within the limits of general practice policies.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Analyzes product designs for the best method of manufacturing.
• Specifies tools, equipment, and processes to produce a part or assembly or evaluate processes in assigned areas.
• Supports the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes to improve quality and throughput.
• Participates in teams and cross-functional groups.
• Identify process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity
• Provide assistance for prototype, pilot, and production support.
• Incorporate ergonomics into safety, productivity, and performance
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

• Must be currently enrolled in Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field.
• Curious and inquisitive with a "go and see" mentality
• Sense of Urgency
• Ability to work…