What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Intern - Summer 2026 position at Dexter?
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity fora Quality Intern at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN or Albion, IN.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
Job Description
The Quality Intern is responsible for assisting the Dexter Team with the execution of the existing quality programs and quality program improvements. More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:
You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Business, Quality Management, or Engineering.
Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!
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.
Work Authorization
Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. 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.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
Job Description
The Quality Intern is responsible for assisting the Dexter Team with the execution of the existing quality programs and quality program improvements. 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 through Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production Systems methodologies
- Daily and Weekly data checks and data entry from processes / machines
- Charting and reporting of quality data
- Create documents, drawings, training as needed to support and complete project(s)
- Perform other duties as assigned
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:
- Excellent sense of ethics and accountability
- Enthusiasm and a passion for quality 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 fundamentals of quality systems
- Ability to adapt to frequent priorities and changes within the team and the business
- Strong safety orientation and commitment
- Curiosity
You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Business, Quality Management, or Engineering.
Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!
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.
Work Authorization
Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. 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.