Intern-Continuous Improvement - Bristol, PA

Dunmore; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunmore International Corp. invites driven CI interns to join a fast-paced, hands-on internship focused on continuous improvement within manufacturing.

You’ll support and own projects that boost efficiency, reduce waste, and improve visibility across key systems and workflows. You will collaborate with CI and Operations teams, apply TPS principles, and contribute to data-driven problem solving using tools like Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Requires pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Prior hands-on or project-based work in process improvement or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and lead scoped projects aligned with Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Assist with implementation and auditing of 5S+S programs, including PDCA cycles and visual management.
• Support Kaizen events by gathering data, participating in root cause analysis, and presenting findings.
• Investigate operational issues and implement sustainable resolutions using RCCM methodology and A3 reports, in close collaboration with CI and Operations teams.
• Build or enhance visual management dashboards (e.g., for takt time, OEE, or operator utilization).
• Present progress and insights to site leadership at regular intervals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing exposure

Data-driven problem solving

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Pursuing Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations field

Hands-on project experience in process improvement

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

A3 problem solving

Fishbone diagrams

PDCA cycles

Job description

Location

Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States

About Dunmore International Corp

Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.

Summary

Join a fast-paced, operations-focused team for a hands‑on internship that delivers real impact. As a CI Intern, you'll support and own projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance visibility across key manufacturing systems and workflows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and lead scoped projects aligned with Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Assist with implementation and auditing of 5S+S programs, including PDCA cycles and visual management.
• Support Kaizen events by gathering data, participating in root cause analysis, and presenting findings.
• Investigate operational issues and implement sustainable resolutions using RCCM methodology and A3 reports, in close collaboration with CI and Operations teams.
• Build or enhance visual management dashboards (e.g., for takt time, OEE, or operator utilization).
• Present progress and insights to site leadership at regular intervals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure to or interest in manufacturing environments, CI frameworks, and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with or coursework in Continuous Improvement, Lean Methodologies or Six Sigma preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as the following, preferred:
• Microsoft Excel
• Tableau, Power BI or other dashboard/visualization tools
• A3 problem solving, Fishbone diagrams, Andon systems, or PDCA cycles
• Other duties as needed or required

Education and Experience

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Prior hands‑on or project-based work in process improvement or operations preferred.

Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL

• Standing/Sitting 50/50 %
• Walking/Bending/Stooping 25%
• Lifting Requirements: 25 pounds
• Travel by air, rail, auto (25% of time)
• Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas
• Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.

Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.

Salary Range

18.00