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Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern

Chicago, IL💼 Internship💰 $21–$25🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support the deployment, evaluation, and implementation of Lean methods to improve safety, quality, performance, and cost in industrial plants.

Role type

Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern

Builds

Operational excellence and process improvements in transportation and industrial manufacturing

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Lean operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lean tools, root cause analysis, waste reduction, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Smartsheets), process mapping, data reporting, facilitation, coaching

Preferred skills

CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360), Lean/Automation experience, multi-semester internship commitment

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, SolidWorks, Fusion 360

Responsibilities

Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events, provide training and coaching to employees, establish performance measures and report data, collaborate with automation teams to optimize processes, conduct site assessments, participate in Management Review meetings

Seniority

Intern

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