Intern: Continuous Improvement (Fall 2026)

Volvo Group•Lower Macungie Township, PA

10d•$17 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for students to work with our production teams. You should be prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of Planning, Communication, Feedback. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work directly on production focusing on increasing efficiency and quality while utilizing your engineering education and continuous improvement mindset. This team’s goal is to contribute to your development, as well as providing an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours before the internship starts and must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
Interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
Strong communication skills.
Valid US Work authorization.
Attention to Detail: Provide accurate data and reports that are pertinent to the team’s tasks.
Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
Communication: Listen effectively, transmit information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback from experienced engineers, project manager, etc.
Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, timely delivery on projects, assigned tasks, etc.
Flexibility: Willing to perform a wide range of tasks, positive responds to changes in direction and priorities, and acceptance of new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
Customer Focus
Technical Skills
Peer Relationships
Integrity and Trust
Standing Alone
Action Oriented
Perseverance

Responsibilities

Drive lean methodology
Data collection and analysis focus on standards and repeatability of current
Video analysis of current process to analyze 3Ms (Muri, Mura and Muda)
Assist line balancing projects
Work with other departments to implement product and process changes.
Support training session of Lean Manufacturing tools.
Participate in project planning, implementation and improvements
Works FI (Focus Improvement) Owner to promote the Culture of Continuous Improvement
Support 5S activities
Assist kaizens on the organization (assembly lines, logistic areas and quality area)
Assist in Kaizen weeks
Assist in follow-up, reports and flow charts.
Participate in functional meetings.
Good attitude & continuous improvement mindset are critical to performing daily activities in this Lean Manufacture