2025 Internship - Continuous Improvement

JOB SUMMARY:In this position, interns will utilize and develop their basic knowledge of Lean deployment to help to design, analyze, and improve a Continuous Improvement oriented culture. This opportunity enables an individual to grow and innovate while being able to experience a cross-functional work environment and implement new technologies in building world-class aircraft.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lean Manufacturing.• Through project based work, assist CI team to drive implementation of Lean activities and development of a continuous improvement focused culture.• Systematically works through operations projects using PDCA/Scientific Method. Reads, interprets, and makes recommendations based upon technical specifications, blueprints, and other technical data available.• Focuses projects and activities on identification and correction of issues impacting Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost, and People Morale.• Lean Culture and Operational Behaviors.• Assist with driving Culture and Behaviors based on Shingo model.• Assists operations/functional leaders with Lean events.• Innovation and New Technology. To improve any process:• Actively participation in the innovation process by providing input regarding new technology• Assist with Benchmarks and shares best practices across the organization (not limited to new tech).• Vision/Goals, Strategy, Tactics, and Projects.• Provide insight for Vision and goals for operations. Participate in the strategy definition, develop tactics and project management.• Assist with monthly reviews with the multi-disciplinary teams• Operating Systems.• Support the development of the 5 Process Excellence Operating Systems for SQVCM• Supports deploying Golden Kaizen Triangle: Standardization, Visual Management, and Standard Management• Assess/Audit the Lean Journey, Operational Performance, Process Excellence, and Operating SystemsEDUCATION:Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:• Mechanical Engineering• Manufacturing Engineering• Manufacturing Engineering Technology• Industrial Engineering• Sciences• Technology• Other related fieldsQUALIFICATIONS:• Action-oriented and ability to shift processes and priorities quickly• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong work ethic• Good analytics and problem-solving skills• Excellent organizational skills• Computer proficiencyApplicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Recruiting CompanyTextron AviationPrimary LocationUS-Kansas-WichitaJob FieldManufacturingScheduleFull-timeJob LevelIndividual ContributorJob TypeInternship / Co-OpShiftFirst ShiftJob Posting09/01/2024, 1:00:00 AM