Lean Manufacturing Intern - CI, Data & SOPs

Notre Dame; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Skill development

Job summary

Notre Dame is offering a summer internship in Virginia focused on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will learn the Finishing and Heritage manufacturing lines, shadow operators, and support data gathering, time studies, and waste-elimination opportunities.

The program seeks rising juniors/seniors with a 3.0+ GPA, able to work full-time for 12 weeks in Summer 2027, and having reliable transportation to the site.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• GPA 3.0+ required.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Finishing and Heritage manufacturing lines end to end.
• Shadow operators to understand their work and incorporate feedback.
• Comply with safety policies and demonstrate a strong safety mindset.
• Support the Continuous Improvement Engineer with data gathering, analysis, time studies, and identifying waste-elimination opportunities.
• Apply Lean methods (5S, kaizen, 5 Whys, root-cause analysis, fishbone diagrams).
• Draft 2–3 new SOPs or work instructions and update 4–5 existing documents.
• Communicate effectively with audiences from line operators to plant leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Safety mindset

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Anticipated graduation Dec 2027–May 2029

Job description

Notre Dame is offering a summer internship in Virginia focused on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will learn the Finishing and Heritage manufacturing lines, shadow operators, and support data gathering, time studies, and waste-elimination opportunities.

The program seeks rising juniors/seniors with a 3.0+ GPA, able to work full-time for 12 weeks in Summer 2027, and having reliable transportation to the site.