Lean Manufacturing & Ops Excellence Intern

RHI Magnesita GmbH; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Summer Internship

Full-time summer schedule

Plant-based role with regular exposure

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking motivated and innovative engineering students for the Summer 2027 Operational Excellence Internship Program in Canton, OH. This paid internship offers hands-on experience to improve manufacturing processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and drive operational performance within a global industrial organization.

As an Operational Excellence Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with plant leadership, engineers, production teams, and operations excellence

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year in Fall 2027 are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, process optimization, or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
• Assist with process analysis and data collection to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in waste reduction, 5S, visual management, and standard work initiatives.
• Analyze operational processes to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Assist with documenting best practices, procedures, and operating standards.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Track and report project metrics, KPIs, and project results.
• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing technologies, engineering processes, and industrial operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RHI Magnesita is seeking motivated and innovative engineering students for the Summer 2027 Operational Excellence Internship Program in Canton, OH. This paid internship offers hands-on experience to improve manufacturing processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and drive operational performance within a global industrial organization.

As an Operational Excellence Engineering Intern, you will collaborate with plant leadership, engineers, production teams, and operations excellence