Lean Intern (June - August 2027)

nVent; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Lean Internship for the summer of 2027 in Blaine, MN. You will observe manufacturing processes, document cycle times, and identify value-added activities.

The role supports continuous improvement efforts such as 5S and visual management while collaborating with operations and support teams to implement measurable changes. You will be mentored by engineers and leaders, gain hands-on project experience, and have opportunities to advance to a subsequent internship or full-time

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Production and Inventory control, Engineering.
• Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Able to complete a 12-week Full-Time Summer internship from May/June-August 2027 in Blaine, MN.

Responsibilities

• Observe processes in manufacturing areas and document cycle times.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, visual management, shadow boards).
• Assist with operational improvement projects and update documents.
• Partner with teams to communicate updates and implement improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Graduating 2027–2028

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Early Careers at nVent

_ Innovation, inclusion, and growth. _

By joining nVent, you have the opportunity to help build a more sustainable and electrified world, to be celebrated for bringing your authentic self to work and bring forward bold ideas that drive your personal and professional growth. Our culture of positive energy, integrity and respect will be the fuel you need to launch a purposeful, exciting career. Dream big, expect development and plug into our growing, global community where your diverse skills and talents will be deployed to make a difference in todays electrified world.

Lean Internship

This internship offers the opportunity to apply Lean principles in a real-world manufacturing environment. You will work alongside operations and support teams to identify improvement opportunities and help bring practical solutions to life. This is a 12-week full-time internship during the summer 2027.

In this position, you will:

• Spend time in manufacturing areas observing processes, documenting cycle times, and identifying value-added versus non-value-added activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, visual management, shadow boards, and workspace organization.
• Assist with a variety of operational improvement projects, such as: Creating or updating tool shadow boards for workstations Updating workstation and floor location labels Assembling carts for material movement within and between work cells Scanning and organizing documents into retention folders Updating Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents
• Partner with operations and support teams to understand needs, communicate updates, and help implement improvements.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Internship Details

• Interns are paid $22 hourly for time worked
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent
• The Lean Internship is based out of our facility in Blaine, MN.

What You Will Experience in this Position:

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

• Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.
• Community : Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.
• Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

YOU HAVE:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Production and Inventory control, Engineering.
• Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Ability to complete a 12-week Full-Time Summer internship from May/June-August 2027 in Blaine, MN.
• Candidates applying for nVent’s Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. nVent does not provide work authorization sponsorship.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.