Intern- Continuous Improvement - Bristol, PA

Dunmore - Bristol, PA

Full-time - Intern

Bristol, PA

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Dunmore International Corp is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support the application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. This internship provides an opportunity for students in engineering or manufacturing-related fields to gain practical experience through involvement in key projects such as Root Cause Countermeasure (RCCM) investigations, visual work instruction creation, and data collection for Kaizen events.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate RCCM investigations by recording notes and leading discussions to identify root causes and countermeasures.
• Document action items and follow up on their execution.
• Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to develop training materials on RCCM and upload them to Steel Grow University.
• Create and document visual work instructions for various manufacturing processes.
• Ensure existing documentation is integrated into the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct time studies, observations, and data analysis for upcoming Kaizen events.
• Participate in Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement topics such as TPM, SMED, or 5S+S.
• Contribute to the implementation of process improvements identified during Kaizen events.
• Participate in team meetings and workshops to gain insights into plant operations and industry best practices.
• Travel to connect with interns from across the company at the Steel Partners intern summit.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related manufacturing field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and drive conversations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and note-taking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Interest in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies such as RCCM, TPM, SMED, and 5S+S.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience or coursework related to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) or willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals.
• Networking opportunities with interns across the company.