The Summer 2027 Intern (Continuous Improvement Engineer) will learn from and participate with our Corporate Operational Excellence Team’s ongoing deployment of our continuous improvement program into one of our many manufacturing sites in the US. This internship will shadow and work with the local leadership teams to learn and assist with the implementation of lean manufacturing concepts with the front-line leaders and operators on our manufacturing shop floor. The project objective is to reduce manufacturing waste, improve operational efficiencies, and develop a problem-solving culture across a site. This internship will provide the incumbent the opportunity to learn about and participate in this type of implementation in a hands-on setting.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead continuous improvement projects across the site
Support identification and application of best practices, operating standards, and metrics
Support deploying Managing for Daily Improvement as the lean management system across the site
Support facilitating the identification, prioritization, preparation, execution, and follow up on CI initiatives across the site
Conduct frequent operational data analysis and reviews to support identification and prioritization process for CI activities
Execute an audit program to ensure proper deployment and sustainment of all CI activities
Actively build and maintain effective working relationships with operations and business leaders at all levels
Support the maintenance of the site's CI Plan
All other duties as assigned
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, and Outlook email and calendar capabilities.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to organize and conduct data analysis on operational data.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Interest in continuous improvement and pursuing a related degree in engineering.
Two or three years of college completed with classes already taken in lean manufacturing, six sigma, and/or industrial systems or equivalent work experience in a continuous improvement role.
Excellent English language fluency is a must, additional language capabilities are a strong plus.
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