Process Improvement Intern - Manufacturing

VT Industries, Inc.; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. is seeking an Engineering-minded student to collaborate with multiple teams on manufacturing projects. You will help design, develop, validate, and improve processes while supporting production and maintenance operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, effective communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Delegated duties include documenting processes and supporting governance across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Current year: entering junior or senior.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data.
• Respectful of employees, vendors and customers.
• Adherence to Code of Conduct and Attendance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, CI, Production teams and Production leadership on projects.
• Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing processes.
• Support Production and maintenance operations.
• Improve processes and eliminate waste in key constraint areas.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity and delivery in assigned area.
• Determine potential savings and ROI for projects.
• Design processes that satisfy safety laws.
• Communicate projects and progress to all levels of the company.
• Potential to travel to other manufacturing sites.
• Maintain technical documentation for existing processes.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Junior or Senior year

Creative thinking

Self-motivated

Strong organization

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Data analysis

Respectful to people

Education

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

VT Industries, Inc. is seeking an Engineering-minded student to collaborate with multiple teams on manufacturing projects. You will help design, develop, validate, and improve processes while supporting production and maintenance operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, effective communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Delegated duties include documenting processes and supporting governance across facilities.