Lean Manufacturing Intern – Continuous Improvement

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Hiring Remotely in Monterrey, Nuevo León, MEX
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The Role
Support the Lean team in continuous improvement initiatives (time studies, Kaizen events, Gemba walks) to reduce cycle and lead time. Track KPIs/DMS metrics, assist material flow and Moonshine area projects, document standard work, and prepare reports while collaborating with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
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Job Description
The Lean Manufacturing Intern will support the Lean team by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity. This role offers hands-on experience in real manufacturing operations through activities such as time studies, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and process analysis. The intern will contribute to reducing cycle time and lead time across different operational areas using Lean tools and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities

As a Lean Manufacturing Intern, you will be responsible for supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the operation through the following activities:

  • Support the Lean Manufacturing team in daily activities and continuous improvement projects
  • Conduct time studies and process observations to support cycle time and lead time reduction initiatives
  • Participate in and support Kaizen events, including preparation, data collection, execution, and follow-up
  • Perform Gemba walks to identify waste, improvement opportunities, and process gaps
  • Assist in the analysis and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Daily Management System (DMS) metrics
  • Support the identification and implementation of process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
  • Participate in material flow improvement projects within warehouse and production line areas
  • Provide administrative and operational support to the Moonshine area, responsible for manufacturing carts and structures
  • Help develop and reinforce Lean awareness and capabilities within the Moonshine team
  • Document standard work, improvement actions, and best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering
  • Prepare basic reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and results
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Or a related engineering field
  • Must be an active student (internship eligible)
Technical Skills (Preferred)
  • Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Kaizen, waste identification, standard work)
  • Excel / Power BI skills for data analysis
  • 2D/3D CAD skills is a plus
  • Interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement
  • Basic English proficiency is a plus
Soft Skills & Competencies
  • Strong willingness to learn and apply new concepts
  • Proactive mindset and continuous improvement attitude
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing / shop floor environment
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Active student (internship eligible)
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing / shop floor environment
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong willingness to learn and apply new concepts; proactive continuous improvement attitude
  • Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Kaizen, waste identification, standard work)
  • Excel / Power BI skills for data analysis
  • 2D/3D CAD skills
  • Basic English proficiency
  • Interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement

GE Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Healthcare.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options with HSA-eligible choices and preventive care coverage. Mental health and well-being support programs are also emphasized as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is described as meaningful, with a 401(k) match and additional programs such as student-loan matching in some descriptions. Legacy pension and retiree medical obligations for certain closed groups also signal continued support for long-tenured populations.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable and role-linked earning opportunities appear attractive in some job families, including high on-target earnings potential in certain sales roles. Additional role-based perks like company cars and travel-related reimbursements further increase the perceived value of total rewards in those positions.

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Chicago, IL
50,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1892

What We Do

Every day millions of people feel the impact of our intelligent devices, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world. We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.

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