2026 Internship - Continuous Improvement Leader

Textron•Wichita, KS

56d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of Lean deployment to help to design, analyze, and improve a Continuous Improvement oriented culture. This opportunity enables an individual to grow and innovate while being able to experience a cross\-functional work environment and implement new technologies in building world\-class aircraft.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Industrial Engineering
Sciences
Technology
Other related fields
Action\-oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Good analytics and problem\-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills
Computer proficiency
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F\-1 students and J\-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late\-May to early\-August lasting 10 weeks.
Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws.â¯ If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Responsibilities

Lean Manufacturing.
Through project based work, assist CI team to drive implementation of Lean activities and development of a continuous improvement focused culture.
Systematically works through operations projects using PDCA/Scientific Method.
Reads, interprets, and makes recommendations based upon technical specifications, blueprints, and other technical data available.
Focuses projects and activities on identification and correction of issues impacting Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost, and People Morale.
Lean Culture and Operational Behaviors.
Assist with driving Culture and Behaviors based on Shingo model.
Assists operations/functional leaders with Lean events.
Innovation and New Technology. To improve any process:
Actively participation in the innovation process by providing input regarding new technology
Assist with Benchmarks and shares best practices across the organization (not limited to new tech).
Vision/Goals, Strategy, Tactics, and Projects.
Provide insight for Vision and goals for operations.
Participate in the strategy definition, develop tactics and project management.
Assist with monthly reviews with the multi\-disciplinary teams
Operating Systems
Support the development of the 5 Process Excellence Operating Systems for SQVCM
Supports deploying Golden Kaizen Triangle: Standardization, Visual Management, and Standard Management
Assess/Audit the Lean Journey, Operational Performance, Process Excellence, and Operating Systems