Assoc. Professor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in Elkhart, IN

Overview

Are you looking for an engineering internship or co-op where you can apply what you learned in class to actual robust experiences?  If so, check out our Engineering internship or co-op oppourtunity.  We are looking for Mechnanical, Industrial, and Safety Engineering majors!

Position Summary

The Engineering Intern/Co-op is responsible for assisting the Dexter Team with engineering project identification, project support, and project leadership as assigned by partnering and collaborating with the Engineering Team and Site Team.

More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following:

• 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)• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must pocess 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, Industrial, Safety, or related engineering degree.

About Dexter:

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 50 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.  For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

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.