Industrialization Intern: Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech USA, Inc. in Auburn, Indiana seeks a Product and Process Industrialization Intern to support continuous improvement in the plant.

You will gain hands-on experience in product and process industrialization, data analytics, problem-solving, and quality systems to boost productivity and reduce waste. The role collaborates with quality, operations, and engineering teams, collecting data, conducting audits, and documenting SOPs, control plans, and work instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Must be located with access to work onsite at the Auburn, Indiana plant; relocation and housing assistance is not available.
• Must be able to start immediately (November 2026).
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations using continuous improvement tools.
• Support PPI projects focused on reducing variation, improving workflow efficiency, and strengthening overall operational performance.
• Help maintain documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and control plans.
• Conduct audits on processes, work areas, or documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to validate corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Quality management systems

Control charts

Job description

ContiTech USA, Inc. in Auburn, Indiana seeks a Product and Process Industrialization Intern to support continuous improvement in the plant.

You will gain hands-on experience in product and process industrialization, data analytics, problem-solving, and quality systems to boost productivity and reduce waste. The role collaborates with quality, operations, and engineering teams, collecting data, conducting audits, and documenting SOPs, control plans, and work instructions.