Operations Excellence Intern - Process Improvement (Summer)

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, Tennessee invites an Operations Excellence, Continuous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. You will join our Continuous Improvement team to deliver data-driven insights and help accelerate organizational efficiency.

You’ll support data tasks, enable deeper project analysis, and contribute to process redesign and automation efforts, aiming for measurable reductions in cycle times and improved data quality.

Qualifications

• Rising junior, senior or graduate student in a related field; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously, think creatively, and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Previous experience or relevant extracurricular activities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve operational efficiency by delivering data-driven insights.
• Assist with data tasks to support ongoing projects and new initiatives.
• Contribute to process redesign and automation efforts with actionable analyses.
• Support projects to achieve measurable improvements like reduced cycle times and better data quality.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders as a proactive, reliable partner.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Pilot Company in Knoxville, Tennessee invites an Operations Excellence, Continuous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. You will join our Continuous Improvement team to deliver data-driven insights and help accelerate organizational efficiency.

You’ll support data tasks, enable deeper project analysis, and contribute to process redesign and automation efforts, aiming for measurable reductions in cycle times and improved data quality.