Continuous Improvement - Intern (Part-Time)

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company seeking a Continuous Improvement Part-Time Intern to drive operational excellence in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing and repair environment.

Requirements

• Drive CI Initiatives: Champion site-wide initiatives including 5S, 2 Second Lean, and Kaizen events to maintain a standardized and high-performance culture.
• Process Optimization: Conduct time observation studies and utilize Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify bottlenecks in both OEM and Repair processes.
• Rapid Prototyping: Design and fabricate shop aids, jigs, and fixtures (utilizing tools such as 3D printing or standard fabrication methods) to solve ergonomic or process issues.
• Data Analysis: Analyze performance metrics to track the progress of improvement projects and generate actionable reports for leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage directly with production supervisors, quality engineers, and shop floor operators to ensure processes are compliant with customer needs and safety standards.
• Waste Elimination: Identify and execute solutions to eliminate the 8 forms of waste (DOWNTIME) in manufacturing processes.
• Safety & Ergonomics: Support projects involving safety and ergonomic improvements to ensure a healthy work environment.