Lean Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Co-op - Fall

GE HealthCare•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Co-Op in Madison will have the opportunity to learn and eventually teach Lean, driving problem solving and continuous improvement throughout the site. Work will incorporate aspects of daily management, short-term problem solving, and long-term projects and kaizen events tied to the Madison Transformation Plan. Key focuses include developing processes to support Safety and Efficiency of Anesthesia Production Line, transforming the production and flow of test assembly stations, and the incorporation of the Heartbeat Business System.

Requirements

Enrollment at an accredited college or university (Bachelor's preferred)
Target majors include Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations Management
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
Strong initiative and ability to work independently and in teams
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working within a diverse team
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Prior intern or co-op experience in the manufacturing space, preferably on a shop floor
Demonstrated analytical ability
Proven leadership skills and experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box

Responsibilities

Operation work sequence
Operation work content
Work-in-process inventory
Material handling
Problem solving
Training
Daily management
Learn and teach others Lean tools such as: 5S, Visual Management, Setup Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Error-Proofing
Opportunities for training, networking, and best practice sharing both internal and external to the Madison site.