Company Overview: 

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions.  The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.   

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.  The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.  

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations. 

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.   

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.   

Position Summary:

The Engineering Intern supports plant operations by driving lean manufacturing initiatives and maintaining the integrity of the quality management system at the Mt. Juliet facility. This role contributes to improving process efficiency, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement efforts through cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Materials teams.

The position plays a hands-on role in developing standardized processes, validating measurement systems, and supporting both internal and supplier quality initiatives.

Key Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Develop and implement standard work instructions for production and safety using Squint, enabling real-time, actionable execution at the point of use
• Create and maintain inspection plans for machining operations using High QA to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Update and improve machining job setup documentation to enhance consistency and reduce variation
• Manage and maintain gage inventory systems, ensuring calibration status and availability
• Design and develop 3D models and prototypes using SolidWorks and additive manufacturing
• Support containment actions and root cause investigations for internal and supplier quality issues, including customer complaints
• Conduct Gauge R&R and process capability studies to validate measurement systems and process performance
• Assist in implementation of new equipment, including process validation and documentation development
• Design and improve tools and fixtures to support manufacturing efficiency and quality

Leadership Competencies aligned with Stabilus and executed in DESTACO with appropriate expectations for the job level:

• Business Awareness & Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Demonstrates an understanding of manufacturing operations and actively contributes ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Results-Oriented Execution
• Follows through on assigned tasks with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and measurable outcomes while supporting team and plant objectives.
• Collaboration & Team Engagement
• Builds positive working relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functions; communicates effectively and supports team success. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and contribute to a positive, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and implement effective solutions with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for data analysis, documentation, and reporting
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, and material applications
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly convey technical information both verbally and in writing

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• Continued education in a 4-year degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (Or other related field of study)

EEO Statement – must be part of every job description and posting for Destaco US as a requirement of government contractor compliance 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.