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.
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
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a 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 including 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and PDCA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
GE Healthcare Insights
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.
