Continuous Improvement Intern

Austincc; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support manufacturing process improvement projects. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and exposure to real-world projects in a production environment, ideal for those interested in lean manufacturing. The intern will assist in various areas while gaining valuable insights and experiences throughout the summer cohort program. Pay rates start at $19/hr.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher in a 4-year degree program.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Willingness to work on process improvement in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and various employees.
• Gain hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Education

Sophomore in a 4-year degree program

Job description

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Intern to support manufacturing process improvement projects at our Orland Park plant. You’ll work closely with our Continuous Improvement Manager and collaborate with our electrical, mechanical, and quality engineers. You’ll also work alongside maintenance, production, and tool room employees. In this role you will work on injection molding and rapid automated assembly processes. This role will be a great fit for you if you’re interested in lean manufacturing and hands‑on exposure to real‑world projects!

What You Will Bring

• At least a sophomore in a 4‑year degree program
• Project management and multi‑tasking skills
• Eagerness to work on process improvement projects in a production environment

Our program consists of not only working with your functional area but getting to know the entire summer cohort of interns across Panduit. You can also expect to get to know leaders at Panduit through special presentation sessions.

Pay rates for this role start at $19/hr.

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