Lean and product cost intern (w/m/x)

GE Aerospace (Avio Aero); Bielsko-Biała; Hybrid; PLN 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid model

Private medical care

Discretionary awards

Jubilee awards

Holiday bonus

Christmas bonus

Cash rewards under suggestion system

Life insurance

Employee networks

Job summary

GE Aerospace (Avio Aero) in Poland offers a 12-month internship in the Engineering Center, focused on applying lean principles to cost-optimization projects for aviation engine components. You will work with cross-functional teams, collect and analyze data, and participate in Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.

The program seeks 3rd/4th year engineering students or recent graduates with lean or operations focus, good English/Polish, and readiness for a full-time internship across 12

Qualifications

• Pursuing 3rd or 4th year in engineering or a recent graduate with focus on lean/operations management.
• Comfortable communicating in English and Polish.
• Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills and data collection/analysis.
• Interest in lean projects, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support lean project implementations in Engineering Center using 5S and Kaizen.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and standard work.
• Assist design projects focused on cost optimization for aviation engine components.
• Collect, measure and analyze data related to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in problem-solving and root-cause analysis activities.
• Promote lean principles and assist trainings and Kaizen events.

Skills

Lean implementation

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

English & Polish

Data analysis

Technical drawings

Education

Undergraduate in Engineering (3rd/4th year)

Recent graduate

Lean/operations focus

Tools

Ansys

HyperMesh

Unigraphics

Job description

Job Description Summary

Avio Aero as a part of a GE Aviation Business is the leading company in the aeronautic business sector for the design, manufacturing and maintenance of components and systems for civil and military aero engines. We offer an opportunity of development in our Design Engineering Center team located in Bielsko-Biała plant!

Aim of this role is to support lean initiatives and principles implementation in Avio Polska Engineering Center (Bielsko Biała) and cost optimization projects of aviation engine components (Low Pressure Turbine Nozzles and rotor, engine structures).

Internship will last 12 months.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of lean projects in the Engineering Center using lean tools and techniques (5S, kaizen)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on lean projects, continuous improvement, and standard work implementation
• Support Lean and Design teams on design projects focused on cost optimization (aviation engine components: low-pressure turbine nozzles and rotors, engine structures)
• Collect, measure, and analyze data related to continuous improvement projects
• Participate in problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Foster lean principles and knowledge among engineering individual contributors – support lean trainings and events (Kaizens)

Qualifications/Requirements :

• Currently in 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate program, or a recent graduate, in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, or in another engineering/technical discipline with a focus on lean or operations management
• Good English and Polish communication
• Good knowledge and practice of MS Office (Excel, Power Point)
• Self-motivation, open for new challenges and learning, team player
• Fundamental skills on drawings and technical documentation
• Availability to participate in a full-time internship during 12 months

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong motivation in technical career growth
• Good understanding of lean principles and associated tools
• Basic understanding of engine gas turbine principles
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical components principles (material durability, static, dynamic)
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and material application in aviation industry
• Basic knowledge about Finite Element Method with skills in Ansys or Hyper Mesh
• Basic knowledge of 2d/3d modelling (Unigraphics)

We offer:

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model
• Co-financing sport activities
• Private medical care
• Discretionary awards
• Jubilee awards
• Holiday bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Cash rewards under the employee suggestion system
• Life insurance
• Active employee groups: Women's Network, Volunteers, Health Ahead, Sustainability Network, Disability Advocacy Network, Ambassadors

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

- Published by GE Aerospace (Avio Aero).