About the role#
DwyerOmega is seeking an Operations Excellence Intern for Summer 2027. This full-time, paid internship is based on-site in Swedesboro, New Jersey. You will work with our Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing floor. This role involves direct interaction with both office and production staff to analyze workflows and implement practical process changes.
What you'll do#
- Analyze workstation layouts, material flow, and operator travel patterns.
- Conduct time studies, value-stream mapping, and process observations.
- Identify bottlenecks, waste, and quality issues.
- Develop future-state layouts, Kanban systems, and visual replenishment methods.
- Establish labor standards, hourly production targets, and capacity models.
- Create and update standard work documentation and process playbooks.
- Present before-and-after analyses to plant leadership.
- Support the implementation of approved process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Quality, or a related field.
- A genuine interest in Lean principles, manufacturing, and process optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate data clearly to diverse teams.
- Experience with process mapping or data visualization is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively with both office and production personnel.
Location & details#
- Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About DwyerOmega
DwyerOmega manufactures precision instruments for sensing, instrumentation, and process control. The company serves clients in HVAC, research, and industrial manufacturing sectors. It provides tools to measure and monitor variables like temperature, flow, pressure, and air quality. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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