Paid Continuous Improvement Intern — Lean & Data

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Continuous Improvement paid Intern to support Lean manufacturing, data analysis, and process optimization while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams, collect and interpret production data, participate in Kaizen events, and help document standard operating procedures during a structured internship until December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities (50%).
• Assist Lean initiatives, 6S, standard work, and visual management; document SOPs (30%).
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams (15%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%).

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Continuous Improvement paid Intern to support Lean manufacturing, data analysis, and process optimization while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams, collect and interpret production data, participate in Kaizen events, and help document standard operating procedures during a structured internship until December 31, 2026.