Continuous Improvement Intern
Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc•Mobile, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Continuous Improvement Intern at Continental Aerospace Technologies, you will support the Lean / Continuous Improvement team in driving process improvements across aerospace manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to lean manufacturing principles, data analysis, and improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The intern will assist with ongoing Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, kaizen events, and operational excellence initiatives while gaining practical experience in an aerospace production environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
- Interest in manufacturing, aerospace, or continuous improvement environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement concepts preferred
- Data analysis and reporting
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication and teamwork
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Basic project coordination
Responsibilities
- Assist in the application of lean manufacturing principles and tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping
- Support CI projects by gathering data, tracking metrics, and monitoring progress against performance targets
- Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops
- Help document standard work procedures and process improvements
- Analyze production and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Assist with root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving techniques
- Support development of presentations and reports on improvement initiatives and KPI performance
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain)
- Observe and support shop floor (Gemba) activities to understand current processes and recommend improvements
- Assist with visual management updates and process documentation
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Career Level
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