Boston Scientific-posted 3 months ago
Intern
Saint Paul, MN
5,001-10,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

Industrial Engineers are integral to Boston Scientific's continuous improvement strategy. The Industrial Engineering department works cross-functionally across the Arden Hills site to focus on value-add activities by eliminating waste and improving the flow of product, material and information during production processes, new product development phases and business processes. In this role, you would support the advancement of Lean by implementing innovative and sustainable solutions that eliminate waste and optimize value for our customers. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least four days per week. Corporate housing and relocation are available for those who are eligible.

  • Receive mentorship throughout project work to ensure consistent understanding and application of Lean on manufacturing lines, in business processes, and in the product development cycle.
  • Support the development and implementation of projects intended to help achieve year-over-year metric improvements in Safety, Ergonomics, Labor Efficiency, WIP, Cycle Time, and Floor Space.
  • Understand, leverage and sustain improvement of Lean principles, tools and systems such as Work Content Graph, Standard Work, Standard WIP, Visual Staffing Plan, Variation Tracking, Equipment Capacity, 5S, 8 Wastes, Continuous Improvement System and Kaizen.
  • Collect and analyze data to help guide decision-making.
  • Identify and capture the value of projects in the Value Improvement Process (VIP).
  • Coach others regarding concepts relevant to Industrial Engineering and Lean, and effectively facilitate Lean trainings.
  • Assist Engineers with Project scoping & Feasibility studies as well as Continuous-Improvement cross-functional-projects to support Plant.
  • Support the management of layouts, incorporating ergonomic & safety guidelines and aligning area layout plans to site space planning strategy.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, earning respect through effective interpersonal skills, integrity, compassion, and authenticity.
  • Leverage knowledge and best practices, fresh perspectives, and breakthrough ideas to advance area and site metrics.
  • Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2026 - May 2028), graduating senior (May 2027 grad) continuing on to grad school, or current grad student. Must have at least one semester of school left post-internship to qualify.
  • Pursuing a degree in Industrial or Industrial & Systems Engineering.
  • Must be able to start internship on May 18th or 26th, 2026 and work for 12 weeks.
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
  • Experience facilitating projects, workshops, or leading efforts in work or extracurricular activities.
  • Knowledgeable in Kaizen methodologies.
  • Experience working across teams and with people from various backgrounds.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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