Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern

The Marmon Group LLC; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marmon Group LLC is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern to support Lean deployment, evaluation, and implementation across Marmon Transportation Group facilities. The role focuses on promoting continuous improvement, coordinating Kaizen events, and coaching teams in Lean tools to achieve safety, quality, and cost goals.

Ideal candidates will have energy and initiative, CAD familiarity (SolidWorks/Fusion 360), and the ability to travel up to half of the time to other

Qualifications

• Lean/Automation experience preferred.
• CAD knowledge in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Willing to travel 20–50% to other facilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local team to identify process gaps and implement improvements.
• Manage lean transformation activities at a plant.
• Collaborate with automation team to optimize processes before automation.
• Lead Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through all stages.
• Provide formal and informal training, coaching, and mentoring on Lean methods.
• Establish performance measures and report progress to plant leadership.
• Coordinate with site leadership on assessments and future state planning.
• Participate in regular Management Review meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Influence without authority

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Marmon Group LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.LeanThe Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern will report to the Regional Lean Specialist and support the deployment, evaluation, and implementation of Lean at the Marmon Transportation Group. The individual will actively promote and facilitate the use of continuous improvement methods (e.g., LEAN tools, root cause analysis, waste reduction, etc.) to improve performance in safety, quality, performance, and cost every day. This position is responsible for working directly with and influencing all levels of employees within the plant.RequirementsEnergy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create programs and drive outcomes, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to lead and influence others without formal control to achieve desired results.Ability to travel 20-50% to other facilities/shops.Independent, self-starter, ability to build relationships and earn trust.Ability to prioritize work based on factors such as potential impact, business, personal schedule, and coworkers’ schedules.Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, SharePoint and Smartsheets.Preferred AssetsPrevious experience with Lean/Automation – including jobs, internships, co-op assignments, class projects, and extracurricular groups.Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or other CAD packagesPreference to work multiple semesters as previous interns have completed.Desire/motivated to work 4-12 hours a week during the school year pre and post internship/Co-op.What You'll Do:Collaborate with local team to identify process gaps and implement process improvement activities to achieve dramatic improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.Management of the lean transformational activities and projects at a plant.Collaborate with automation team to optimize process before automating and help build the justification for automation projects.Effective facilitation and execution of Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen/Impact week, regular follow up, and follow through on sustainment).Facilitate conversations with local team to ensure team stays focused and kept accountable on action items.Provide formal and informal training, coaching, and mentoring to employees: must be able to translate concepts to local situations and help individuals and teams progress in understanding and correct application for sustainable business improvements.Coach process owners how to use engineering and Lean methods to achieve operational excellence.Establish and implement performance measures. Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the plant objectives.Work with site leadership to conduct assessments of critical sites and business needs. Actively partnering with process owners to ensure results delivered / future state achieved and ability to connect the dots in the Operations function and ensure business priorities come first.Establish agenda and frequency and be an active participant in regular Management Review meetings.Manage personal business travel plans, prioritization of current projects, and communicate efforts to direct leadership.Develop personal and plant competency plans in the application of continuous improvement methods and Lean tools.Additional Information:This role is a development role for individuals aspiring to grow their skills and leadership.Location: Preferred Metropolitan Detroit, Chicagoland area. In addition, other Marmon locations (Midwest, Carolinas, Virginia).Pay Range:-We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.