Manufacturing Process Innovation Intern - Lean, AI & Automation

Thinklance LLP; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Mentor/mentee relationships

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Strengths coaching (Clifton Strengths)

Award-winning workplace culture

Job summary

Thinklance LLP is seeking candidates for an entry-level role focused on process improvement and manufacturing optimization in Carmel, IN. You will contribute to Lean implementations, automation reviews, and data-driven initiatives across multiple manufacturing processes.

The position emphasizes safety, curiosity, and integrity, with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and networking within an award-winning company culture.

Qualifications

• Second-year education completed; pursuing engineering or tech degree preferred.
• Engineering or technology degree enrollment preferred.
• Demonstrates safety focus, curiosity, excellence, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives with documentation.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing methods to reduce waste.
• Review and design automation opportunities.
• Support data analytics including AI and predictive models.
• Optimize material handling with fleet/pathway optimization and AGV/AMR automation.
• Support TPM and preventive/predictive/prescriptive maintenance tools.
• Develop and standardize technologies for varied manufacturing processes.

Skills

Safety commitment

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Integrity

Education

Completion of at least the second year of education

Enrollment in Engineering or Technology degree programs preferred

Job description

Thinklance LLP is seeking candidates for an entry-level role focused on process improvement and manufacturing optimization in Carmel, IN. You will contribute to Lean implementations, automation reviews, and data-driven initiatives across multiple manufacturing processes.

The position emphasizes safety, curiosity, and integrity, with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and networking within an award-winning company culture.