Lean Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business, we've been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.
We are seeking an intern to work as part of our Transformation team supporting Airfoils Centre of Excellence (CoE).
In this role the intern will have the opportunity to learn about lean manufacturing practices, flow and layout optimization using lean tools (such as Gemba walks, Kaizen event, structured problem solving, standard work etc.) and measure improvement actions and KPI.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze value stream map of critical programs (Lead time, Inventory, Cost, Takt Time)
• Support pull strategy methodology for WIP and Raw materials (Kanban, twin bin, visual management)
• Sustain the implementation of Pull Dashboard in the shopfloor
• Participation in the Daily Operating Rhythm (CCC, PCC)
• Analyze consumables stock at point of use
• Optimize the internal logistics of materials using Lean tools
• Sustain and consolidate best practices and standards work
• Support the implementation of 5S Methodology in the shopfloor
• Use of office + SAP package

Qualification/Requirements

• Master's Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace, Mechanical, Energy, Material or Management Engineering from an accredited University;
• English and Italian fluency, written and verbal;
• PC Proficiency (Excel, Power Point, Visio);
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodology;
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions;
• Ability to manage activities simultaneously;
• EU Work Permit.

Desired Characteristics

• Curious and eager to learn;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Naples, Italy

Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5001221EXTERNALENGLOBAL

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-02-11T23:52:22