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
What You Drive at DTNA
Support Operations Excellence projects involving new product launches, equipment installations, facility/whitespace expansions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, action item management, and stakeholder communications.
Participate in process improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard work instructions, and readiness checklists.
Support cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities to ensure successful implementation.
Create reports, dashboards, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other business tools to communicate project status and results.
Participate in kaizen events, root cause analysis, and waste reduction initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
Present project findings, recommendations, and completed deliverables to Operations Excellence leadership and key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements
May support development of training and/or change management materials and activities to support new processes and procedures, including department SharePoint
Utilize appropriate data analysis methods, tools and reports to predict, prevent, and support the resolution of efficiency issues and roadblocks
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs
Knowledge You Should Bring
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Creative mindset
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
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Where We Work
- This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
- Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.
Schedule Type
Onsite
At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building solutions with cutting-edge advancements in sustainability and future driving technologies - across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous innovation. Backed by decades of proven success, these efforts continue DTNA’s legacy as an industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we operate as one team - driving toward a cleaner, safer, and more efficient future for all.
How we move forward together is defined by the DTNA Way - our shared approach to showing up for our customers, our colleagues, and the world we help move. We start with our customers, grounding every product, service, and decision in their success, knowing that when they move forward, so do we. At the same time, we act with urgency and intention, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making to deliver results with integrity, accountability, and clarity. Across our entire organization, we collaborate as one team - bringing diverse perspectives, strengths, and expertise together with trust and respect - because we know we achieve more together than any one of us could alone.
Guided by these principles, we’re not just responding to change - we’re leading it. Together, we are building the future of transportation for all who keep the world moving.
Additional Information
This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
EEO - Disabled/Veterans
Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.
