Continuous Improvement intern

Schneider Electric; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Continuous Improvement intern to support the deployment, governance, and adoption of the Performance System E2E through CI applications. You will engage in diagnostics, standardization, and problem solving to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates are active students in industrial/mechanical manufacturing fields, graduating after 2027, with hands-on improvement project experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active student in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing or mechatronics fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading improvement projects with measurable impact.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or teams with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Graduating in December 2027 or later

Responsibilities

• Conduct E2E value stream diagnostics using Lean tools to identify waste and flow constraints.
• Deploy standardized manufacturing systems and process controls including visual management and line balancing.
• Execute root-cause analyses using 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa and other problem-solving tools.
• Drive Kaizen events and CI roadmaps to improve safety, quality and service while reducing costs

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Process design & optimization

Education

Active student of industrial engineering / mechanical / manufacturing / mechatronics

Tools

PFMEA/DFMEA

Control plans

Quality standards ISO/IATF

Job description

What will you do?

You will support the deployment, governance, and adoption of the Performance System E2E (end-to-end) through Continuous Improvement application.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting E2E value stream diagnostics using Lean tools (VSM, PFMEA, process capability studies, time & motion analysis) to identify waste and flow constraints.
• Deploying standardized manufacturing systems and process controls, including visual management, layered audits, standard work, line balancing, and digital traceability.
• Executing root-cause analyses using structured methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and other tools for problem solving.
• Driving Kaizen events and CI roadmaps focused on increasing Safety, Quality and Service Level, and reducing operational cost.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

Success in this role requires strong engineering depth, advanced analytical capability, and mastery of continuous improvement systems:

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with manufacturing process design & optimization (assembly, machining, automation, testing, logistics).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, PFMEA/DFMEA, control plans, and quality standards (ISO, IATF).

What qualifications will make you successful in this role?

• ACTIVE student of industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics.
• Demonstrated experience leading improvement projects that delivered measurable impact.
• Proven capability to lead and work with multiple projects or teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Graduating in December 2027 or later

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• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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