Continuous Improvement Specialist

1 month ago


Spring Grove, Illinois, United States SCOT FORGE Full time
Job Opportunity

Scot Forge is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their Continuous Improvement team as an intern.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and contribute to the company's efforts in process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Continuous Improvement team in their daily tasks and projects
  • Apply industrial engineering methods to drive process improvements on the shop floor
  • Collaborate with the IT team and Continuous Improvement team on developing process measurements and automated metrics
  • Participate in and support shop floor projects focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing processes
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to contribute to informed decision-making and improvement actions

Requirements:

  • Minimum Sophomore standing in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
  • Independent worker with strong self-management and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, including 5S and Kaizen, preferred
  • Exposure to Solidworks or other CAD/CAM software
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills:

  • Certifications in Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, and/or Safety Compliance
  • Effective collaborator with strong communication skills

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Must be able to pass a 90-day head hair drug test

Scot Forge is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.



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