Lean Engineering Intern

Southwire Company; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 11,021,000 - 22,813,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Pension Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company offers a structured Summer Internship and Co-op program designed to bridge academic learning with practical, real-world manufacturing experience at a leading North American wire and cable producer.

Interns and co-ops will work on a variety of projects, receive mentorship from experienced leaders, and have the potential for full-time opportunities after graduation. The program spans 10–12 weeks for interns and 16–18 weeks for co-ops, with a clear path to impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in engineering, science, business, or related field
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Proven working experience in a team environment
• Experience in systems thinking and process management
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Desired experience with data analysis and Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of data for cycle time, OEE% and downtime causes
• Participate in DHP process for the Industrial site
• Support CI Manager to develop a Value Stream Map of the site for a Product line to be defined with the Materials Management Team
• Create and communicate WI’s that are related to the improvements identified on the VSM workshop
• Support implementation of improvements
• Assist in conducting cost-benefit analyses of solutions

Skills

Strong planning

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Written and oral communication

Education

Pursuing degree in engineering/science/business

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:BREMENEAST

Shift: May 17th - Aug 6th

Pay Rate: $20.00– $23.00

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

“real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and
• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Project Summary

This position will support a “Mission Control project” to identify, analyze, and improve the primary bottleneck process within the wire manufacturing process flow at Industrial site.

The project focused on increasing throughput, reducing downtime, minimizing work-in-process inventory, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through Lean Manufacturing methodologies and data-driven decision making.

The intern worked closely with production supervisors, operators, maintenance personnel, and Continuous Improvement Manager to evaluate current state operations and develop practical solutions to enhance manufacturing performance.

Description of Responsibilities

• Analysis of Data for cycle time, OEE% and Downtime Causes.
• Participate in DHP process for the Industrial site.
• Support CI Manager to develop a Value Stream Map of the site for a Product line to be defined with the Materials Management Team.
• Create and communicate WI’s that are related to the improvements identified on the VSM workshop.
• Support implementation of improvements.
• Assist in conducting cost-benefit analyses of solutions

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in engineering, science, business, or related field
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Proven working experience in a team environment
• Experience in systems thinking and process management
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Desired experience with data analysis and Lean Six Sigma.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.