Lean Manufacturing Intern

Wilo USA LLC • Cedarburg, WI

14m • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at our new facility in Cedarburg! Wilo USA LLC is a subsidiary of Wilo SE, which is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Wilo is one of the leading manufacturers of pumps & pump systems for heating, cooling & air-conditioning solutions, water supply, and sewage & drainage. Wilo USA acquired Weil Pump and Scot Pump in 2017, American-Marsh Pumps in 2019 and QuantumFlo in October 2021, HydroServe in 2023 and Plad in 2023.

Position Summary
The Lean Manufacturing Intern will assist in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects by utilizing lean tools and techniques like 6S, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, time studies and process instructions.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management or related field
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Independent and a self-starter
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Summer 2026

Nice To Haves

• Lean Certification helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures to improve ergonomics.
• Maximize efficiencies by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Utilize lean manufacturing techniques including but not limited to time studies, line balance, coordination of Kaizen and Workshop events, work instructions.
• Review of manufacturing areas for potential safety hazards and make sure that all the safety practices are being followed while implementing new processes.
• Explore Lean Six Sigma concepts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern