Continuous Improvement Intern

BorgWarner; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus provides a broad range of opportunities and is located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina.

As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you will support the Arden Production System implementation through individual tasks and small projects, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering) with focus on Lean/CI.
• Strong problem solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to coordinate meetings.
• Experience in cross-functional teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Arden Plant Digitization Project and related planning activities.
• Contribute to Project Management, Industrial Engineering, and Lean/CI elements.
• Interface with cross functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IT and Finance.
• Lead time-study programs to support yearly time and cost standards for production lines.
• Execute PDCA cycles and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Perform 5S+ activities, standard work development, KPI analysis and visual presentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Continuous Improvement Intern Location US format: Arden, NC

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries. If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Job Purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

Responsible for supporting the implementation of Arden Production System (Lean and Continuous Improvement system and culture) through the execution of individual tasks and small projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation for the Arden Plant Digitization Project including Charter, Resources, RASIC, Timing, Budget, and Communication plans.
• These projects incorporate Project Management, Industrial Engineering, and Lean/Continuous Improvement elements.
• Interface with cross functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IT and Finance.
• Leading the improvement, execution, and sustainability plan for a time-study program to support yearly time and cost standards for a Tier 1 automotive supplier’s production machining and assembly lines.
• Performs tasks in support of the implementation of Arden Production System (Lean and Continuous Improvement system and culture) such as: communications, 5S+ activities, standard work development, time studies, KPI (key performance indicator / metrics) analysis and visual presentation, and problem solving.
• Run small projects in support of Arden Production System: understand objectives (the what), develop and gain alignment on a project plan (the how), execute the project plan, perform PDCA (plan, do, check, adjust), communicate status
• Understands and adheres to current Quality policies and controls
• Understands and adheres to plant requirements, processes, and procedures per the HR Handbook
• Understands and adheres to current plant requirements, processes, and procedures related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

What we are looking for

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• Technical competence, problem solving, organization, and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with independently coordinating and conducting meetings / discussions.
• Experience working in cross / multi-functional teams preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred.
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing functions within the automotive supplier market segment preferred.

What we offer

• All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program.
• All positions are paid opportunities based on college class standing.
• Housing support and travel reimbursement according to policy requirements.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com