Lean Manufacturing Intern: Time Standards & Processes

Venture Products; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteerism (paid volunteer time)

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Beatrice, NE from May 17 to August 6, 2027. Applicants must be available to start May 17 and complete the program.

Intern responsibilities include establishing time standards, developing assembly and handling methods, and supporting lean improvements with manufacturing engineers. You will work with cross-functional teams, pursue safety and productivity enhancements, and gain exposure to documentation, standard work, and ergonomic practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new things.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving acumen.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with MS Office, CAD software, and Test Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains engineered time standards for direct labor operations.
• Establishes methods and processes for assembly, welding, paint line and related material handling on new products and equipment.
• Works with department supervisors and value stream manufacturing engineers with implementation of new methods and processes.
• Makes recommendations for improving safety, quality, or productivity activities.
• Implements proper ergonomics in work station setup, processes, tooling and safety equipment.
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved.
• Creates necessary documentation (standard work, Heijunka cards, etc) for all new product launches.
• Collaborate across all functions of the business and learn what it takes to be part of a great team

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-project management

Education

GPA 3.0+ (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Test Instrumentation

Job description

The Toro Company offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Beatrice, NE from May 17 to August 6, 2027. Applicants must be available to start May 17 and complete the program.

Intern responsibilities include establishing time standards, developing assembly and handling methods, and supporting lean improvements with manufacturing engineers. You will work with cross-functional teams, pursue safety and productivity enhancements, and gain exposure to documentation, standard work, and ergonomic practices.