Lean Transformation Intern — Drive Process Improvement

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Job summary

Marmon Holdings, Inc. invites you to join the Marmon Transportation Group as a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern.

You will support deployment, evaluation, and implementation of lean methods, promote root cause analysis, waste reduction, and safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements across the plant. This development role reports to the Regional Lean Specialist, requires 20–50% travel, and offers exposure to multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create programs and drive outcomes.
• Ability to lead and influence others without formal authority.
• Willingness to travel 20–50% to other facilities/shops.
• Independent, self-starter with relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Smartsheets.
• Preferred: Lean/Automation experience and CAD knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local team to identify process gaps and implement process improvements.
• Manage lean transformational activities and projects at a plant.
• Collaborate with automation team to optimize processes before automating and justify projects.
• Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through all stages.
• Communicate progress and action items with leadership and teams.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to employees on Lean methods.
• Establish performance measures and regular reporting to track progress.

Skills

Lean / CI

Influence skills

Excel

SharePoint

Smartsheets

CAD basics

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Marmon Holdings, Inc. invites you to join the Marmon Transportation Group as a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern.

You will support deployment, evaluation, and implementation of lean methods, promote root cause analysis, waste reduction, and safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements across the plant. This development role reports to the Regional Lean Specialist, requires 20–50% travel, and offers exposure to multiple facilities.