About the role#
This internship at the Steele, Alabama facility focuses on Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement. You will work directly with plant personnel to improve quality, efficiency, and safety. This is a full-time, paid position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Analyze performance data to find improvement opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement projects and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
- Participate in Kaizen practices and help sustain Lean activities.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing, quality, and assembly issues.
- Define and refine existing processes and create process documentation.
- Assist with the design, installation, and debugging of tooling and capital equipment.
- Collaborate with the team to manage equipment CAPEX.
- Partner with plant staff to achieve maximum operational performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Associate's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related manufacturing technical field.
- A focus on Operational Excellence, DMAIC, and Lean tools.
- Ability to solve straightforward problems and analyze solutions using standard procedures.
- Willingness to build knowledge of the organization, its processes, and its customers.
- Comfort receiving a moderate level of guidance while applying standard engineering principles.
Location & details#
- Location: Steele, Alabama
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time
- Sponsorship: Not available
About Arcosa Inc.
Arcosa Inc. provides infrastructure products and solutions for the construction, engineered structures, and transportation markets. The company operates across a range of infrastructure sectors, including renewable power and telecommunications. It is based in Dallas, Texas. Arcosa functions as a public company with a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees.
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