Continuous Improvement Interns

Job Title

Continuous Improvement Intern

Job Location

VT San Antonio Aerospace, Inc. - San Antonio, Texas, United States

Job Overview

As a Continuous Improvement Intern at VT San Antonio Aerospace, Inc., you will have the opportunity to work with one of the world's leading aviation maintenance and engineering specialists. You will assist in project leadership and implementation for improvement projects, helping to improve and enable measurable results in process efficiency, customer satisfaction, product quality, and financial savings.

Compensation

• Competitive wages
• Attractive benefits package
• Overtime pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-provided uniforms
• Six nationally recognized holidays
• Company-sponsored events throughout the year

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking the implementation, progress, and general status of continuous improvement projects
• Develop metrics to quantify the results of continuous improvement projects
• Execute continuous improvement plans, working in tandem with process owners and stakeholders
• Communicate and build consensus on continuous improvement projects, addressing resistance and implementing planned changes
• Articulate the vision for improvement projects, inspire trust, and gain support for initiatives
• Perform other functions as directed by the Continuous Improvement Supervisor and/or the Continuous Improvement and Methods Engineering Manager

Requirements

• Education: Within 18 months of acquiring a college degree, engineering degree preferred (Work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements)
• Ability to think logically and systematically to improve and create systems to solve problems
• Knowledge of basic quality and project management tools
• Familiarity with lean tools and methodologies including Cycle-time Reduction/Business Process Re-engineering, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Waste Reduction, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, Kanban
• Technical knowledge, including programming for Excel, Visio, Access, drafting applications, etc.
• Possess a sense of urgency, great attitude, and work ethic
• Ability to analyze data and generate useful information using statistical techniques
• Equal Opportunity: VT San Antonio Aerospace, Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

We're excited for you to apply!