About the role#
This internship is part of the North American Materials team at Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, Texas. You will work on projects related to supplier performance, capacity, and quality. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support initiatives to improve supplier performance, quality, and delivery reliability.
- Assist with manufacturing process evaluations and identify production bottlenecks.
- Collect and analyze supplier performance data to spot trends and risks.
- Track corrective actions and milestones for continuous improvement projects.
- Create dashboards and reports to update management on project status.
- Work with Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams.
- Participate in supplier risk assessments and production readiness reviews.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or Business Administration.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- A resourceful, professional, and analytical approach to work.
- Interest in collecting and reporting on data.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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