Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

Crosslinked; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Henkel in Cannon Falls, MN, is seeking a Continous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to active production processes in a on-site setting.

This internship focuses on Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and improve cycle time, under expert mentorship in a cutting-edge thermal materials manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting Kaizen events and root cause analysis.
• Interest in process improvement and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support lean/Six Sigma improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Assist in root cause analyses to troubleshoot defects and bottlenecks.
• Help implement process improvements and measure their impact on performance metrics.
• Develop standard work instructions and visual aids to stabilize workflows.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Job description

Crosslinked Jobs/Adhesives/sealants/Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

Cannon Falls, MN, yesterday

H-1B History

This employer has filed H-1B petitions with the U.S. Department of Labor in the past. That is a record of prior filings, not a statement about this role. Whether any given position is eligible for sponsorship is decided by the employer, case by case. Confirm before you apply. From Jan to Dec 2025 it filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles.

Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel

Role Details

Support lean/Six Sigma process improvement projects, Kaizen events and root cause analysis in a thermal materials plant.

Why it is interesting.

Hands-on process improvement projects in an adhesives and functional coatings manufacturing environment.

Might not be for you.

Focus is lean and process improvement rather than materials R&D or formulation.

Hands-on execution

First industry role

Internship-friendly

Adjacent materials role

Technical intern in thermal materials manufacturing at an adhesives/sealants/functional coatings business; yield and defect troubleshooting in material production

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay

• Every employer's filings

Seniority

Intern/Co-op

Work Arrangements

On-site

Internship Type

Internship

Industry

Chemicals

Process Engineering

Role Process Engineering

Job Title

Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

What you’ll do

Gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies by working on real process improvement projects that enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Collaborate with industry experts to solve technical challenges and optimize production processes in a cutting-edge thermal materials manufacturing environment. Support Kaizen events and root cause analysis to troubleshoot defects, bottlenecks, or quality issues in material production. Assist in implementing process improvements (e.g., cycle time reduction, yield optimization) and measure their impact on performance metrics.

Develop standard work instructions or visual aids to enhance workflow consistency and operator training. Collect and analyze data (e.g., scrap rates, downtime) to recommend data-driven solutions for cost savings or productivity gains.

Main Competitor Roles

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Common Questions

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Cannon Falls, MN.