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Production Engineer Intern

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 4 weeks ago(3/5/2026 8:22 AM)
ID
2026-4005
Category (Portal Searching)
Engineering

Overview

The Product Engineer Intern supports engineering activities related to product design, configuration, and documentation for trailer and truck body systems. This role provides exposure to translating customer specifications into manufacturable designs, generating engineering drawings, and collaborating with manufacturing and operations teams. The intern will gain hands-on experience working within a commercial vehicle manufacturing environment while contributing to meaningful engineering projects.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with translating customer or sales specifications into engineering drawings and configurations.
  • Support creation and modification of 3D models and production drawings.
  • Assist with bill of material (BOM) creation and updates in ERP/MRP systems.
  • Review drawings and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing, purchasing, and operations teams as needed.
  • Participate in engineering reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with engineering change documentation and product updates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Anticipated Projects:

  • Assist in new product development projects.
  • Assist in analysis of current improvements and lessons learned.
  • Support processing current products into drawings and BOMs.
  • Assist in competitive analysis.

Qualifications

Education / Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • Skills: CAD and technical drawing, engineering fundamentals, bill of materials skills, problem solving and analytical thinking.
  • Manufacturing awareness with welding, sheet metal, assembly processes, tolerances is valuable.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and ability to work independently and with others.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

 

  • Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. 

  • Work environment: Spend 85% of time in office environment and 15% of time in manufacturing environment. May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic. Frequent use of a computer  

 

About Great Dane

 

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.  

 

 

Why Work for us?

 

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.  

 

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.  

 

Benefits Overview

  • Competitive compensation  

  • Housing assistance

  • Paid holidays

  • And more! 

 

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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