Cost Deployment Intern (Continuous Improvement)

International Automotive Components • Arlington, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Deployment Intern will support the transition from a “Fresh Eyes” approach to a structured Cost Deployment methodology. This role will act as a central coordinator, developing standard tools and guiding cross-functional teams to identify, quantify, and prioritize cost losses across the plant.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related field
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Cost Deployment templates, loss trees, and matrixes
• Lead coordination across departments to collect and structure cost loss data
• Guide teams through completion of Cost Deployment matrixes and ensure consistency
• Support validation and consolidation of inputs from Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Finance
• Translate operational losses into financial impact and identify key cost drivers
• Create visual summaries (Pareto charts, dashboards, loss breakdowns)
• Deliver a prioritized pipeline of Continuous Improvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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