About the Prospect A hands-on role in the advanced manufacturing and operational excellence sector, supporting on-site continuous improvement across production, quality and supply chain functions in Australia. This internship exposes you to lean transformation, data-driven process improvement and Kaizen-led project delivery within a fast-paced engineering workplace.
Role & Responsibilities
Support continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analysing process data to identify waste and performance gaps.
Develop process maps and value stream maps to document current-state workflows and propose targeted improvements.
Assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, 5S implementations and pilot improvements on the shop floor.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring defects or bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare clear dashboards, dashboards and presentation-ready reports using Excel/BI tools to communicate results to stakeholders.
Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to support change implementation and sustainment activities.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have (Technical skills)
Lean Six Sigma
Value Stream Mapping
Process Mapping
Root Cause Analysis
5S
Microsoft Excel
Preferred (Nice-to-have)
Minitab
Power BI
Kaizen
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing or related degree (undergraduate/graduate).
Right to work in Australia and available for full-time in office placement.
Comfortable working in manufacturing/production environments and following site safety procedures.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
Hands-on mentorship from experienced continuous improvement engineers and exposure to real improvement projects.
Structured learning: practical lean tools training and opportunity to lead Kaizen activities.
In office experience in an established manufacturing/operations environment with clear career pathways.
Location & Work Type: On-site (Australia)
Ready to accelerate your practical skills in process improvement and operational excellence? Apply now to join a focused engineering team and contribute to measurable efficiency gains across production systems.