Continuous Improvement Intern

Faurecia Services Groupe; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging work environment

Career development opportunities

Training within FORVIA University

Job summary

Faurecia Services Groupe is seeking a year-round Continuous Improvement Intern based in Columbus, Indiana. The role involves supporting FES (Faurecia Excellence System) deployment and requires pursuing an Engineering Degree preferably in Industrial or Mechanical. You will establish best practices, coach production employees, and enhance productivity.

The ideal candidate possesses strong computer skills, excellent organization, and is committed to ethical standards. Join a multicultural environment with strong values and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel while working internship.
• Can work year-round.
• Commitment to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards for the Division based on Best Practices.
• Develop model line and game concepts.
• Coach and train production employees.
• Participate in plant workshops.
• Improve direct labor efficiency.

Skills

Strong computer skills

High level organization skills

Good communication skills

Intermediate to advanced level of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Access or Visual Basic

Education

Pursuing an Engineering Degree (Industrial or Mechanical)

Job description

year-round Continuous Improvement (FES) Intern

Location: Columbus, Indiana

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Continuous Improvement Intern will have duties that will support manufacturing sites in the FES (Faurecia Excellence System) deployment and activities.

The main missions of the role are:

• Establish standards for the Division based on Division Best Practices
• Develop model line and game concepts
• Maintain the FES Shareplace and training calendar
• Coaching and training production employees
• Update/create standardized work instructions
• Participating in plant workshops (Hoshin, SMED, OEE)
• Improving direct labour efficiency by productivity
• Production lines alignment with Production system standard assessment

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimumeducation level: Pursing an Engineering Degree preferably in Industrial or Mechanical

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to travel while working internship
• Strong computer skills, high level organization skills, and good communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Windows-based software
• Helpful to have knowledge of Access, visual basic or equivalent
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• Can work year-round

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.