Materials Intern

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Job Duties and Responsibilities Dana Incorporated is seeking to fill Manufacturing Materials position for the 2026 Spring, Summer, and Fall time period at our manufacturing facility in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills by working alongside Dana's Materials Planners and Scheduler in the completion of departmental oriented tasks, projects, and assignments. Qualifications Enrollment & active pursuit of a Bachelor in supply chain management, operations management, business, and / or related field.Proven work experience, strong analytical ability, & excellent mechanical aptitude.Self-directed & motivated individual with great organizational skills.Willing to do multiple assignments.Good oral & written communication skills.Must be able to interface in a team environment.Troubleshoot manufacturing issues.Assist with manufacturing process improvements.Participate in quality review and corrective action implementation. Material Planning/Production SchedulingAssist with monitoring inventory level, and analysis of material requirementsReview material position to determine any shortages and assist in developing recovery plansSupport cycle count and root cause analysis for inventory discrepanciesAssist with schedule and help resolve scheduling conflicts or delaysHelp analyze constraints and purpose schedule adjustments and corrective actionsWork on improvement projects for scheduling activities BenefitsPaid co-op/intern positionsOpportunity for overtime depending on assignmentAccess to on-demand training & onsite technical education training sessionsPotential visits to assembly & machining plants to learn about manufacturing processes & proceduresGain valuable work experience & work in diverse teamsOpportunity for long term growth We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Created: 2026-03-04