Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern

EFTEC NORTH AMERICA L L C • Taylor, MI

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern will support operational excellence initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, analyzing performance data, and helping implement sustainable improvements. This role provides hands-on experience with Lean methodologies, root cause problem-solving, standardization, and cross-functional project execution in a manufacturing and/or business operations environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
• Coursework or project experience in process improvement or operations analysis.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and/or basic statistical methods.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and documenting improvement opportunities across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support Lean initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen events, visual management, and waste elimination.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to track process performance and trends.
• Assist with root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
• Help create and update standard work instructions, process maps, and training documentation.
• Participate in action planning and follow-up activities to ensure improvement sustainability.
• Support KPI reporting (e.g., OEE, scrap, downtime, throughput, lead time, on-time delivery).
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and Engineering teams.
• Prepare project summaries and presentation materials for leadership updates.
• Complete additional CI-related tasks and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern