Summer 2027 Continuous Improvement Intern

Schneider Electric; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Volunteer leave & community programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support manufacturing and operations teams in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity initiatives. You will work with operators, supervisors, and engineers to map processes, eliminate waste, and sustain standard work on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include time studies, Kaizen participation, 5S, data collection, and developing Excel-based trackers and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
• Fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with 5S and visual management concepts.
• Familiarity with value stream mapping and root-cause analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Able to work in Fairfield, OH for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement and Lean projects on the shop floor.
• Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to find waste.
• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks and non-value-added activities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and 5S initiatives.
• Develop standard work, work instructions, and process maps.
• Create Excel trackers and dashboards to document results.
• Test improvement ideas with operators and supervisors on the line.
• Present progress to manufacturing leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S & Visual Management

Time Study & Cycle-Time Analysis

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis / 5-Why

Data analysis & visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

AutoCAD

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Intern supports the manufacturing and operations teams in identifying and implementing improvements related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity. The intern works closely with production operators, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality, maintenance, and other support functions to analyze current processes, eliminate waste, improve flow, and establish sustainable standard work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects across production areas.
• Conduct time studies and cycle-time analysis to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, excess motion, waiting, transportation, and WIP.
• Participate in and support Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Support implementation and sustainability of 5S and visual management.
• Develop and maintain:
• Standard Work
• Work instructions
• Process maps
• Standard Work Combination Sheets
• Visual management boards
• Improvement trackers
• Support one-piece flow and production line balancing initiatives.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to document current-state and future-state processes.
• Use Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and other root-cause analysis tools to solve manufacturing problems.
• Collect and analyze data related to cycle time, throughput, downtime, labor utilization, defects, WIP, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develop Excel-based trackers, dashboards, charts, and reports for improvement projects.
• Assist with workstation layout and ergonomic improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and point-of-use material presentation.
• Work with operators and supervisors to test improvement ideas on the shop floor.
• Measure results before and after improvements to demonstrate the impact.
• Support implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Help sustain improvements through audits, standardization, operator training, and visual controls.
• Present project progress and improvement results to manufacturing and operations leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Porduction, or Electrical Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma fundamentals
• 5S and Visual Management
• Time Study and Cycle-Time Analysis
• Value Stream Mapping
• Standardized Work
• Line Balancing / Yamazumi
• Root Cause Analysis / 5-Why
• Kaizen / PDCA / DMAIC
• Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• AutoCAD or basic layout-development experience
• Manufacturing ergonomics
• Process mapping
• Data analysis and visualization
• Ability to work in Fairfield, OH for the duration of the internship
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23.00-$35.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Culture & Values

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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