Operational Excellence Intern

AMETEK, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is offering an Operational Excellence Intern role in Aurora, IL.

You will support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across operations, assist with structured improvement events, and help drive process efficiency and visual management. You will participate in 5S, 3P, Kaizen activities and contribute to data-driven decision making through time studies, process mapping, and VSM updates.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Lean principles and tools including 5S, 3P, Kaizen, Standard Work.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present process data.
• Effective verbal and written communication; able to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of Lean initiatives across manufacturing and support areas.
• Support 5S activities to enhance workplace organization and visual management.
• Assist with 3P efforts to improve layout and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks focused on eliminating inefficiencies.
• Update and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) reflecting current and future state processes.
• Conduct time studies, spaghetti diagrams, and process mapping to support data-driven decisions.
• Help build and sustain visual management tools including Daily Boards, Standard Work, and action trackers.
• Document event outcomes and prepare summary reports for leadership review.

Skills

Lean principles

5S/3P/Kaizen

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Operational Excellence Intern

Location: Aurora, IL, US, 60504

Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Job Description:

Come Work With Us!

The Operational Excellence Intern provides support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities across operations. Assists with the execution of structured improvement events and data collection efforts to drive process efficiency, workplace organization, and visual management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and execution of Lean initiatives across manufacturing and support areas.
• Support 5S activities to enhance workplace organization and visual management.
• Assist with 3P (Production Preparation Process) efforts to improve layout and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks focused on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Update and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to reflect current and future state processes.
• Conduct time studies, spaghetti diagrams, and process mapping to support data-driven decision-making.
• Help build and sustain visual management tools including Daily Boards, Standard Work, and action trackers.
• Document event outcomes and prepare summary reports for leadership review.

Requirements:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Lean principles and tools including 5S, 3P, Kaizen, Standard Work.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present process data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].