Continuous Improvement Intern

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all safety regulations are followed within industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in equipment, processes, and workspaces.
• Report or correct unsafe equipment, acts, material revisions, and product deviations immediately.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing and business processes through time studies and process flow analysis.
• Identify inefficiencies and develop recommendations for workflow enhancements, automation, and material handling improvements.

Quality & Data Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data.
• Develop and document Standard Work Instructions for Production Employees.
• Identify trends and root causes of quality defects using statistical analysis.
• Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Mathematics: Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be pursuing a manufacturing-relevant four-year degree including, but not limited to, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology.
• Experience: Entry-level position; internship or academic project experience preferred.
• Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, production teams, and support departments.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools required.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA office.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 45lbs and be able to stand for up to 4 hours.
• Must be age eighteen (18) or older.
• Qualified candidates must be able to communicate (verbally, written, read) in English.
• Qualified candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical aptitude test, and a background check.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions.
• High mechanical aptitude with the ability to complete moderate-level mathematical calculations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a factory shop floor environment.
• No travel required.