Continuous Improvement intern

Schneider Electric; México; Presencial; MXN 201.000 - 268.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Schneider Electric is seeking an active student to support the deployment, governance, and adoption of the Performance System E2E through Continuous Improvement initiatives in Mexico. You will work on diagnostics, standardization, and root-cause analyses to drive value and cost reduction while developing skills in lean and quality practices.

Responsibilities include leading improvement projects, applying PFMEA/DFMEA, and facilitating Kaizen events.

Formación

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with manufacturing process design & optimization (assembly, machining, automation, testing, logistics).

Responsabilidades

• Conducting E2E value stream diagnostics using Lean tools 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 (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Driving Kaizen events and CI roadmaps focused on Safety, Quality and Service Level, and reducing operational cost.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Process design

Educación

Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics student

Herramientas

PFMEA

DFMEA

Descripción del empleo

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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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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