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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description

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 for a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN.  Other potential locations for this role include:

- Albion, IN

- Fremont, IN

- Texas

- Oklahoma

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 Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist the Dexter Team with engineering project identification, project support, and project leadership by partnering and collaborating with the Engineering Team and Site Team. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist with engineering support for all aspects of associated with the design, manufacturing, assembly, and validation to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and timing. 

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will be working on robust, hands-on projects.  Potential projects may include:

• Production Support
• Project Management
• Mechanical Design
• Process Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Project definition, scoping, and documented project plan
• Capital projects
• Safety improvements
• Automation
• Troubleshooting equipment and processes
• Project estimation
• Create documents, drawings, training as needed to support and complete project(s)

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must possess 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

EDUCATION

You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.

 

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.