Industrial Engineer Intern: Lean & Process Optimization

Fenner Precision Polymers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking an Operations team member to support the development of process standards, analyze improvement opportunities, and apply lean methods to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to perform Lean studies, optimize cycle times, develop work instructions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to collaborate across teams and adapt to change.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, lean manufacturing; Excel required; Minitab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Studies to optimize safety, quality, and process flow (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Cellular Flow).
• Study and Analyze Operations Processes to determine inefficiencies.
• Conduct Critical Observations and provide feedback on process opportunities.
• Drive the development of accurate cycle time standards.
• Develop and improve Operations Work Instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Eng coursework

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking an Operations team member to support the development of process standards, analyze improvement opportunities, and apply lean methods to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to perform Lean studies, optimize cycle times, develop work instructions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.