Continuous Improvement Intern

Chromalloy • Tampa, FL

3d • $17 - $22

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern for its Gear Up Early Career Program, an enterprise internship and co-op program. The intern will gain hands-on experience on projects supporting the business while developing technical and professional skills alongside experienced mentors and leaders.

The role supports the Continuous Improvement team in working with area supervisors, team leads, and operators to improve manufacturing processes and workflow. Projects include implementing one-piece flow, developing standardized work for manufacturing cells, and partnering with Additive Manufacturing to support fixture design for production processes. The internship combines hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and regular interaction with production-floor employees with computer-based project work, documentation, analysis, and presentations.

Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Currently in the junior or senior year of undergraduate study.
• Interest in manufacturing, Lean principles, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with employees across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or holder of U.S.-approved political asylee or refugee status.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen, as a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Continuous Improvement, area supervisors, team leads, and operators to implement one-piece flow within manufacturing cells.
• Develop and document standardized work for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Additive Manufacturing to identify opportunities and support the design of fixtures for production areas.
• Assist with mapping value streams and identifying opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and manufacturing processes.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on improving manufacturing systems and processes from the customer’s point of view.
• Gather employee input and feedback to identify improvement opportunities and support implementation of changes.
• Participate in team meetings, Kaizen events, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Support 5S and workplace organization initiatives across manufacturing areas.
• Help monitor improvement activities and project progress.
• Prepare project documentation, analysis, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, and wellness incentives.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern