About the role#
The Continuous Improvement Intern supports our manufacturing and operations teams by identifying and implementing improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. You will work alongside production operators, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and maintenance teams to analyze current processes, remove waste, and establish sustainable standard work.
What you'll do#
- Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
- Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, excess motion, waiting, and WIP.
- Participate in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
- Support the implementation and sustainability of 5S and visual management systems.
- Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, process maps, and improvement trackers.
- Perform Value Stream Mapping to document current and future state processes.
- Use root-cause analysis tools like Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams to solve manufacturing problems.
- Collect and analyze data regarding throughput, downtime, labor utilization, defects, and efficiency.
- Create Excel-based trackers, dashboards, and reports for improvement projects.
- Assist with workstation layout and ergonomic improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve material flow and point-of-use presentation.
- Collaborate with operators and supervisors to test improvement ideas on the shop floor.
- Measure results before and after improvements to demonstrate impact.
- Present project progress and results to manufacturing and operations leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma fundamentals.
- Experience with 5S, Visual Management, Time Study, Value Stream Mapping, and Standardized Work.
- Knowledge of Line Balancing, Yamazumi, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, PDCA, and DMAIC.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Experience with AutoCAD or basic layout development.
- Skills in manufacturing ergonomics, process mapping, and data visualization.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfield, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $23.00 - $35.50 per hour.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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