About the role#
This is an unpaid internship through the Hire Vets Now SkillBridge Program. It is designed for transitioning active-duty US military personnel to gain experience during their final 180 days of service. You will work on projects alongside a mentor and senior leadership at Newport News Shipbuilding. This program aims to help you transition your military training into a full-time career.
What you'll do#
- Define, design, and implement continuous improvement programs across the organization.
- Align improvement projects with business strategies.
- Analyze improvement programs to determine potential results.
- Facilitate and coach improvement teams.
- Establish and maintain performance metrics to measure success.
- Install process excellence supports for governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications, and rewards.
What you'll need#
- You must be active-duty military within your final 180 days of service.
- You must hold a current active security clearance.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Newport News, Virginia.
- This position is on-site only.
- This is a full-time internship.
About HII
HII is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Founded in 2011, the firm builds naval ships and defense technology solutions. Its operations include the production of surface combatants, aircraft carriers, and unmanned systems. The company employs over 10,000 people and maintains a workforce that includes engineers, scientists, and skilled tradespeople.
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