Lean Manufacturing Intern Summer 2027

GE HealthCare
  • Salt Lake
  • Autofill and Review
4 days ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Lean Intern to join our manufacturing operations team. This internship offers hands-on experience in Lean
principles and continuous improvement methodologies. The intern will play a key role in standardizing work processes, supporting kaizen
activities, leading problem-solving activities, and driving operational excellence across production lines.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
As a Lean Intern, you will:
• Conduct Time Studies: Observe and record cycle times for various operations to establish baseline data.
Document Standard Work: Create and maintain Standard Work Charts and Standard Work Combination Tables for multiple production lines.
• Support Kaizen Events: Actively participate in at least one kaizen team, contributing to problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Identify and Implement Improvements: Analyze assigned areas for waste and inefficiencies, propose solutions, and assist in implementation.
• Lead and Support Problem Solving: Facilitate and contribute to structured problem-solving efforts using Problem Solving Process (PSP) and A3 methodologies, ensuring root causes are identified and countermeasures are effectively implemented.
• Visual Management: Develop and update visual controls and performance boards to support daily management systems.
• Engage with Operators: Collaborate with frontline team members to validate standard work and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Support 5S Initiatives: Assist in organizing workspaces and maintaining cleanliness and order through 5S audits and
improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• At least Sophomore standing at the time of application
• Must be returning to school at the conclusion of the internship
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and PDCA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalt Lake

Skills

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  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operations Managementunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
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  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Standards Developmentunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Vaccinationunmatched
  • Value Stream Mappingunmatched

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