Job Description

Primary Title: Continuous Improvement Intern (Engineering) n

About the Prospect
n 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 environment.

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- Support continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analysing process data to identify waste and performance gaps.
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- Develop process maps and value stream maps to document current-state workflows and propose targeted improvements.
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- Assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, 5S implementations and pilot improvements on the shop floor.
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- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring defects or bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
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- Prepare clear dashboards, dashboards and presentation-ready reports using Excel/BI tools to communicate results to stakeholders.
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- Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to support change implementation and sustainment activities.
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Must-Have (Technical skills)

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- Lean Six Sigma
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- Value Stream Mapping
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- Process Mapping
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- Root Cause Analysis
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- 5S
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- Microsoft Excel
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Preferred (Nice-to-have)

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- Minitab
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- Power BI
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- Kaizen
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Qualifications

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- Currently enrolled in an engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing or related degree (undergraduate/graduate).
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- Right to work in Australia and available for full-time on-site placement.
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- Comfortable working in manufacturing/production environments and following site safety procedures.
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Benefits & Culture Highlights nn
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced continuous improvement engineers and exposure to real improvement projects.
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- Structured learning: practical lean tools training and opportunity to lead Kaizen activities.
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- On-site experience in an established manufacturing/operations environment with clear career pathways.
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Location & Work Type: On-site (Australia)

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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.

📌 Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance Engineering Internship (Victoria)
🏢 Ace Talent recruitment
📍 Victoria