Engineering Intern – Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen

AFB International; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, invites applications for a 12-week Engineering Intern in Aurora, MO. You will work with seasoned professionals on process improvement, lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and data-driven projects to drive operational excellence.

The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to leadership, with housing support and professional development opportunities to launch a career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Sophomore year or higher by internship start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with others
• Experience with Excel/Office; statistical tools considered a plus
• Real-world projects with measurable business outcomes
• Mentorship and performance feedback provided
• Lunch & Learn sessions with senior leaders and networking events
• Exposure to leadership at all levels
• Competitive compensation with housing allowance

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production and process data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct root cause analyses and support implementation of corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process efficiency and quality improvements
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
• Assist in tracking and reporting KPIs
• Support engineering and operations to drive operational excellence

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, invites applications for a 12-week Engineering Intern in Aurora, MO. You will work with seasoned professionals on process improvement, lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and data-driven projects to drive operational excellence.

The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to leadership, with housing support and professional development opportunities to launch a career in engineering.