Engineering Intern — Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Experience

AFB International; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Dedicated mentorship

Lunch & Learn sessions

Social and networking events

Exposure to leadership at all levels

Job summary

AFB International in Aurora, MO, is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join the manufacturing operations team. You will support process improvement projects, work with experienced engineers, and contribute to cost reduction and quality initiatives during a 12-week summer internship.

The program emphasizes lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and process flow mapping, with mentorship and real-world impact, including housing allowance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Sophomore year or higher by the internship start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with statistical analysis tools is a plus

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 improvement initiatives
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's student in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's student in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's student in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

AFB International in Aurora, MO, is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join the manufacturing operations team. You will support process improvement projects, work with experienced engineers, and contribute to cost reduction and quality initiatives during a 12-week summer internship.

The program emphasizes lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and process flow mapping, with mentorship and real-world impact, including housing allowance.