Lean & Continuous Improvement Intern

Nemera • Buffalo Grove, IL

2d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Job Summary: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lean & Continuous Improvement Intern to join our team the Spring or Summer of 2026. The ideal candidate will be a sophomore (or higher) student with a strong understanding of engineering principles and processes.

Requirements

• Student working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and preferably focused on industrial engineering or other related Engineering field
• Candidates preferred to have completed their second year of engineering studies and entering Junior or Senior year
• High problem-solving skills and self-direction
• Ability to work in a team or individual contributor
• Technical skills including problem-solving abilities and communication skills
• Specific software proficiency (e.g., Excel)
• Familiarity with Time studies
• Knowledge of 5S principles
• Willingness to learn, create dashboards thereafter a requirment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or plastic injection molding
• Power BI skills (a plus)
• Understanding of Lean concepts such as Kanban and SMED (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Conducting Time studies
• Providing project support to the team
• Assisting with NPS (Net Promoter Score – Nemera production system) support activities
• Contributing to the savings goal for the plant

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees