Operational Excellence Intern

BorgWarner • Auburn Hills, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!
We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions . Reporting directly to the Quality and Operational Excellence Senior Manager, the Operational Excellence (OpEx) Intern plays a key role in supporting and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This position provides hands-on experience in applying Lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and process optimization techniques to enhance product quality and operational performance. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation

Requirements

• Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school.
• Ability to report onsite at least three days to our Auburn Hills Campus
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of one year; this is a temporary position, and the duration is subject to business needs.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Capable of taking feedback from various sources and developing a ground-up solution that solves production issues.
• Ethics and Values
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Python, C++ or Java, & SQL, familiarity with Ignition a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, deployment, and sustainment of standardized processes to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing process inefficiencies using Lean methodologies¸ developing standard work, key milestones and deliverables.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for ongoing improvement projects.
• Develop visualizations for our production floor that help our operations team track and prioritize components.
• Participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional workshops.
• Assist 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern