Process Improvement

4 weeks ago


Elgin, United States HARTING Technology Group Full time
Join HARTING A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions.....

We are seeking a Process Improvement (Engineering) Intern based in Elgin, IL (Northwest of Chicago) to support the implementation of specific projects to improve current manufacturing process. As HARTING specializes in industrial-grade electrical connectors, our facility includes the manufacturing of steel and thermoplastics hoods and housings and custom cable assemblies.

HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2024) consists of full-time, paid, and on-site internships. Our internships are an opportunity to work on hands-on projects with your team, to work cross-functionally with other departments, and gain exposure to the technical aspects of our company. Please note: we do not provide housing in Illinois.

You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the following:

  • Actively participate in gaining understanding of current processes in the manufacturing facility and warehouse.
  • Gain familiarity with current process improvement projects and recent improvement successes.
  • Use your fresh engineer eyes and creativity to propose ideas for improvements.
  • Collect process data, create charts, and formulate insights from the information to suggest process changes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, industrial engineering, quality, warehouse, and production operators to support assignments and implement processes to promote lean floor processes.
  • Job shadow operators to learn current manufacturing processes, conduct time studies of processes, and update visuals of standard operating procedures.
  • Formulate metrics for improvement and compile data to continually review progress.
  • Create one-pagers to communicate about implemented process improvements (emphasizing the benefits and promoting a continuous improvement culture).
Skills and experience to thrive in this role:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S principles
  • A process / continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience with process stimulations such as Minitab


HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people . You will discover that we work hard - to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun - like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more

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