Operational Excellence Intern

BorgWarner • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Operational Excellence Intern supports and advances continuous improvement initiatives across BorgWarner. Reporting directly to the Quality and Operational Excellence Senior Manager, the intern gains hands-on experience applying Lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and process optimization techniques to improve product quality and operational performance. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

The position adheres to BorgWarner’s Global Star Safety Program and applicable safety rules, practices, training, and equipment requirements. The intern is expected to take reasonable precautions to protect themselves and coworkers and report injuries or potentially dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to their immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in industrial, mechatronic, or electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or Java, and SQL.
• Ability to take feedback from various sources and develop a ground-up solution to production issues.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing to short- and long-term objectives.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Ignition.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, deploying, and sustaining standardized processes to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps.
• Identify and analyze process inefficiencies using Lean methodologies, and develop standard work, key milestones, and deliverables.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for ongoing improvement projects.
• Develop production-floor visualizations to help the operations team track and prioritize components.
• Participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional workshops.
• Assist with visual management tools and dashboards to track performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize improvement opportunities based on data-driven analysis and business impact.
• Follow safety rules, practices, and training; take reasonable precautions to protect self and coworkers; and report injuries and potentially dangerous situations or incidents to the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern