Lean & Continuous Improvement Intern
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. Key Skills and Qualities Desired: Technical skills including problem-solving abilities and communication skills Specific software proficiency (e.g., Excel) Power BI skills (a plus). Willingness to learn, create dashboards thereafter a requirment Familiarity with Time studies Knowledge of 5S principles Understanding of Lean concepts such as Kanban and SMED (a plus) Academic Disciplines Aligned with Internship Tasks: Any Engineering major, preferrably Industrial Engineering Primary Job Functions: Conducting Time studies Providing project support to the team Assisting with NPS (Net Promoter Score – Nemera production system) support activities Level of Mentorship or Supervision Provided: Opportunity for one-on-one mentorship sessions; mentorship will be provided by the entire team of skill enhancement Specific Projects or Initiatives Interns Could Contribute to: Contributing to the savings goal for the plant
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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with manufacturing and/or plastic injection molding
- Power BI skills (a plus). Willingness to learn, create dashboards thereafter a requirment
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
