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Operational Excellence Intern
Group
Aerospace Group N. America
Division
Commercial Flight Controls CFCD
Location
USA CFCD OGDEN UT
Job Family
Operational Leadership
Job Type
Regular
Posted
Mar 6 2026
Job ID 63439
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Operational Excellence Intern
Position Summary
The Operational Excellence Intern supports continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role works with operations supply chain and cross-functional teams to analyze processes, eliminate waste, improve quality, and enhance overall efficiency using Lean and Operational Excellence (OpEx) methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Process Analysis & Improvement
- Assist in mapping current-state processes, e.g., value stream mapping, process flow diagrams.
- Collect and analyze operational data, cycle time, throughput, defects, downtime, etc.
- Identify waste, TIMWOODS, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and propose improvement opportunities.
- Support development of future-state process designs under the guidance of Lean OpEx leaders.
Continuous Improvement Projects
- Participate in Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Workshops, and other CI projects.
- Help prepare project charters, problem statements, and root cause analyses 5 Whys Fishbone, Ishikawa.
- Track project actions, timelines, and results, support benefit validation, cost, quality, delivery, safety, morale.
- Assist in standardizing improved processes and documenting new work standards and SOPs.
Lean OpEx Tools & Methods
- Apply basic Lean tools, such as 5S, visual management, standard work, Kanban, and mistake-proofing, Poka-Yoke.
- Support implementation of performance boards, KPI dashboards, and tiered daily management routines.
- Help maintain and update continuous improvement toolkits, templates, and playbooks.
Data & Reporting
- Gather operational metrics from systems and shop-floor, office sources.
- Support analysis using Excel, BI tools, or statistical software as appropriate.
- Prepare concise reports, presentations, and visuals to communicate insights and project progress to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Support & Change Management
- Shadow frontline teams and process owners to understand daily operations and pain points.
- Assist in delivering training materials, quick-reference guides, and workshop content related to Lean OpEx.
- Support change management activities, communication, feedback collection, adoption tracking.
Qualifications
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic understanding of Lean principles and Operational Excellence concepts, e.g., PDCA, DMAIC, Kaizen.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable working with data and metrics.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, exposure to data visualization or BI tools is a plus.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, able to present findings clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and interact with personnel at different levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or project experience in process improvement, statistics, or quality management.
- Familiarity with process mapping tools, e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, or project management tools.
- Experience in a manufacturing, logistics, operations, or service environment, internships, co-op, or projects.
Competencies
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Curious, questioning, and eager to find better ways of working.
- Attention to Detail: Careful and systematic in data collection, analysis, and documentation.
- Ownership & Initiative: Willing to take responsibility for tasks and follow through to completion.
- Teamwork: Works effectively with diverse groups and respects frontline knowledge.
- Adaptability: Comfortable in changing environments and able to manage multiple priorities.
Learning Outcomes
During this internship, the Operations Intern can expect to:
- Gain practical experience applying Lean and OpEx tools in real operations.
- Learn how to structure and execute continuous improvement projects.
- Develop skills in data-driven decision-making and operational problem-solving.
- Build experience communicating with stakeholders and supporting change initiatives.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Parker Hannifin Corp
Parker is the global leader in motion and control technologies, precisely engineering solutions for customers around the world.
Capabilities Parker’s engineering expertise spans the core motion technologies – electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic – will a full complement of fluid control systems; software and electronic controls; filtration systems; and instrumentation and sealing technologies.
The motion and control industry supports nearly all finished goods on the market today. We’re committed to helping our customers achieve higher levels of productivity. You can’t see the engineering in our products, but every day you experience the results of our work, on virtually everything that moves.
Global Strengths With operations in more than 46 countries around the world, Parker offers many career paths and opportunities for advancement. We offer a number of hands-on training programs that enables new hires to quickly get up to speed and begin contributing to Parker’s success immediately. In addition, employees are encouraged to actively participate in professional and industry- related organizations.
Company facts With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision- engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial , mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 54 consecutive years, among the top five longest- running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s website at
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