Continuous Improvement Intern - Lean Process Optimization

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

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.