Summer 2027
Process Engineer Intern
Updated on 9/3/2026
Dee Zee
201-500 employees
Manufactures USA-made truck and SUV accessories
No salary listed
Des Moines, IA, USA
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Bachelor's
 Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1) |
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- The candidate must be a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- The candidate must be able to adapt to a manufacturing environment with exposure to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and variable temperatures.
- The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- The candidate must be able to take direction, work independently when needed, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- The candidate must maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
- Review high-risk failure modes and their detection and prevention controls to ensure proper risk reduction for customers.
- Develop shared loading and capacity overviews for equipment and tooling based on historical production and future-state projections, and provide recommendations on area consolidation, capital expenditures, and staffing.
- Conduct time studies and process reviews to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, cycle times, and operator requirements.
- Create, review, and update work instructions to support training and consistent operations.
- Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to process and quality issues.
- Support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with data analysis or computer-aided design software.
Dee Zee makes durable, USA-made truck and SUV accessories for the automotive aftermarket. Its product lineup includes items that help protect and equip vehicles for work, family trips, and adventures, designed to endure tough use and daily life. The company emphasizes practical, high-quality parts that fit a variety of vehicles and provide peace of mind for customers who rely on their vehicles. Dee Zee differentiates itself through its family-owned, community-focused approach and commitment to American-made products, aiming to treat customers like neighbors. The goal is to help you equip your journey and enjoy life’s moments with reliable accessories that support everyday life and hard work.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Founded
1977
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pleasant Hill expansion adds 50,000 square feet and 100-plus jobs.
- Dee Zee’s 2027 plan centralizes operations into two campuses, improving efficiency.
- Recent OEM and aftermarket manufacturing investments strengthen revenue across product lines.
What critics are saying
- Ron Shivers died August 2026, creating a succession and control crisis.
- Dee Zee’s workforce slipped to 736 in 2026, signaling operating strain.
- Heavy GM exposure and 2027 campus consolidation risk execution failures and margin compression.
What makes Dee Zee unique
- Dee Zee combines truck accessories with GM structural parts under a 10-year contract.
- Pleasant Hill campuses integrate stamping, CNC milling, robotic welding, and tool-and-die.
- The company’s Iowa roots and in-house metalworking create a broad aftermarket-plus-OEM manufacturing stack.
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Company News
Dee Zee Inc. was named the 2023 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and Summit Racing Equipment was named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year at the 2023 SEMA Show last week in Las Vegas.
Dee Zee also is building a new factory in Pleasant Hill and converting a warehouse into a production area to make structural components for the vehicles.