Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Town of Mukwonago (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptar is offering a Co-Op focused on continuous improvement within its Mukwonago, WI facility. This role supports Manufacturing and CI teams, applying structured problem-solving and data analysis to drive plant-wide improvements.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, with quick learning ability, teamwork, and familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office. The internship runs 2027 and requires commuting to the site.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with initiative and task ownership.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software is preferred.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, handling multiple streams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to the Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in Aptar’s CI process using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Perform root cause analysis to solve manufacturing process issues.
• Lead small projects and improvement activities across the plant.
• Assist implementing machine and process changes to support CI.
• Contribute to cross-functional cost-saving and operational improvements.
• Assist with statistical analysis, verification, and validation of improvements.
• Participate in 5S audits and support ongoing 5S improvements across the plant.

Skills

Quick learner

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Co-Op Term duration: January 2027 - August 2027, or May 2027 - December 2027

APTAR --- WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess, as well as development of medical devices which aid the consumer in dispensing of medicine.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

JOB ELEMENTS & POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands‑on support to the Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing teams.
• Participate in Aptar’s continuous improvement process by using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Perform root cause analysis to help solve problems in the manufacturing process.
• Lead small projects & improvement activities to enhance processes throughout the plant.
• Assist in implementing machine & process changes that support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to cross‑functional teams focused on cost‑saving initiatives & operational improvements.
• Assist with statistical analysis, solution verification, & validation of improvement countermeasures.
• Participate in 5S audits & support ongoing 5S improvements across the plant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Quick learner who can adapt & perform well in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Self‑motivated & confident, with the ability to take initiative & drive tasks forward.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively both independently & in cross‑functional groups.
• Experience with—and willingness to learn—AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Excellent organizational & time‑management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computers & Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• All other duties as assigned.

LOCATION:

The student must be able to commute to our site in Mukwonago, WI.

HOURS:

This is a Monday - Friday schedule, working approximately 40 hours per week.