Continuous Improvement Intern

Continuous Improvement Intern Scot Forge Company is looking to hire a Continuous Improvement Intern for the Summer of 2025 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. A continuous improvement internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the continuous improvement efforts of a manufacturing environment. This intern will be supporting the continuous improvement team through their daily tasks and projects. This Program Offers: Paid Compensation Professional Career Development and Mentoring Real World Problem Solving Meaningful Project Work Collaborative Work Environment Anticipated Projects include: Apply industrial engineering methods to drive process improvements on the shop floor utilizing time studies, process mapping, and lean manufacturing. Collaborating with the IT team and Continuous Improvement team on developing process measurements and automated metrics throughout the manufacturing floor. 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. Support compliance with safety regulations and standards while learning about process improvement. Qualifications: Required Skills 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, who can demonstrate learning agility in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Optimization initiatives. 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 today. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.