Continuous Improvement Intern

Harmony Castings • Harmony, PA

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About The Position

Join Our Team at Harmony Castings! Harmony Castings proudly produces high-quality aluminum castings for a wide range of industries, including medical, military, aerospace, transportation, and telecommunications. We are honored to have been named the 2025 Metalcaster of the Year by Modern Casting Magazine. We are dedicated to employee growth - offering comprehensive training and development opportunities that empower employees to build a successful, long-term career. Each day, our team strives for Perfect Harmony, by fulfilling our company core values and company culture. Harmony is hiring a Continuous Improvement Intern. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in process optimization and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with various departments and engage in hands-on projects and develop strategies that will enhance our workflows. You will build critical thinking skills and gain practical experience in a manufacturing environment. If you are enthusiastic about process improvement, consider an internship at Harmony Castings. Why Harmony Castings? Great Company Culture: Work with a team committed to the core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Reliability, striving for excellence and the Perfect Day Philosophy. Weekly Meal Allowance: Weekly allowance to use at our in-house market. Participate in company events through the summer internship program. The continuous improvement internship is a chance to learn how process improvement drives lasting impact and efficiency in the real world.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Interest in process improvement, data analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent people skills that include effective communication, teamwork, and active listening.
• Work independently by achieving goals with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills using root cause analysis.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Results driven – ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiar with process mapping, workflow analysis, or lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and teams across departments to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve the systems that keep Harmony Castings striving for excellence.
• Evaluate current processes and update documentation to adhere to continuous improvement methodologies with a focus on quality and consistency (LEAN/6 Sigma).
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for improvement initiatives.
• Document processes and create visual aids that help illustrate workflow enhancements.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and benchmarking data.
• Create data visualizations to identify new opportunities for automation.
• Communicate directly with machine operators to collect data and to roll out the new procedures you create.
• Help create or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new or revised processes.
• Use AI tools and automation platforms to streamline repetitive tasks.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture: Work with a team committed to the core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Reliability, striving for excellence and the Perfect Day Philosophy.
• Weekly Meal Allowance: Weekly allowance to use at our in-house market.
• Participate in company events through the summer internship program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern