Continuous Improvement Intern

International Automotive Components • Arlington, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Deployment Intern will support Continuous Improvement initiatives by working directly with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify losses, eliminate waste, and improve plant performance. The role will help implement a Cost Deployment methodology that links operational losses to financial impact and supports the 2027 budgeting process.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level student
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies
• Continuous Improvement projects
• Manufacturing operations
• Process optimization
• Data analysis in a production environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to identify operational losses and improvement opportunities
• Participate in Gemba walks, process observations, and data collection activities on the production floor
• Develop and implement Cost Deployment templates, loss trees, and matrices
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify and validate improvement opportunities
• Guide teams through completion of Cost Deployment matrices and ensure consistency
• Translate operational losses into financial impact and identify key cost drivers
• Deliver a prioritized pipeline of Continuous Improvement opportunities
• Assist in Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern