Intern - Manufacturing (Smart Lean)

WSA – Wonderful Sound for All; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,740 - 27,900; Full time

Job summary

WSA – Wonderful Sound for All is looking for an undergraduate intern to assist in their manufacturing processes in Singapore. You will work closely with engineers to improve automation and support the Smart Lean initiatives. The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business Operations, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a keen interest in manufacturing. This role offers a chance to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. WSA is committed to creating an inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Operations, or related field.
• Interest in Lean/Smart Lean and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on automation and digitalization studies.
• Support Smart Lean Program implementation.
• Participate in manufacturing and automation projects.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and collaboration skills

Interest in manufacturing and automation

Proactive and hands-on attitude

Education

Undergraduate pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Driven by the passion to improve the quality of people’s lives, WSA continues to grow as the market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation to reach more people, more effectively.

What you will do

• Collaborate with engineers to conduct production shopfloor studies on automation, digitalization, and Smart Lean initiatives
• Analyze internal data and industry best practices to generate insights and support process improvement
• Support implementation of the Smart Lean Program pillars – Early Equipment Management (EEM), Autonomous Maintenance (AM), and Professional Maintenance (PM)
• Assist in reviewing, simplifying, and documenting methodologies (EEM/AM/PM), including step guides and URS documentation
• Participate in manufacturing and automation projects (e.g. SMT, automation, coating, and other process improvement initiatives)
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, operators, and stakeholders to support implementation, tracking, and reporting of initiatives
• Support equipment-related activities, including installation, maintenance, and monitoring of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Contribute to training, documentation, and continuous improvement culture on the shopfloor.

What you bring

• Undergraduate pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, or a related field
• Interest in manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement (Lean/Smart Lean)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work with shopfloor teams and stakeholders
• Proactive, hands‑on, and willing to learn in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for analysis and reporting.

WSA is an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.