Continuous Improvement Intern

A Summer Experience. A Lifetime of Value.  

We’ll meet you where you are and help you go further. This summer, we’re committed to bringing early-in-career talent together, trusting you to own your work and help you level up through professional development, networking, and exposure to real-world projects.  

We’re doing things that matter. Our wire and cable power our world. Join us as an intern and we’ll help you move up and around Marmon’s 120+ companies as you grow your skills.

Join the Biggest Small Business You’ll Ever Find.  

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) works with six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications. As part of Marmon, you get the best of both worlds. The strength and stability that comes with being part of Berkshire Hathaway, plus the autonomy and opportunity that comes with working at one of our 120+ companies. 

What You’ll Do:

As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you will play a key role in advancing efficiency, productivity, and quality across Marmon IEI. You’ll gain hands-on experience working directly with manufacturing processes, applying continuous improvement methodologies in a real-world setting, and making meaningful contributions to ongoing projects.

In this role, you will collect and analyze data on processes, performance metrics, and operational efficiency to uncover trends and identify opportunities for improvement. You will create and update process documentation, including process maps, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures, while supporting initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to streamline operations and reduce waste.

You will participate in problem-solving sessions and root cause analyses, developing practical solutions to operational challenges. In addition, you will research industry best practices and emerging methodologies, provide recommendations for process enhancements, and assist in creating training materials to communicate changes and improvements across teams.

Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in lean manufacturing, process optimization, data analysis, and teamwork, all while contributing directly to projects that improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in the manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Coursework in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Management, or Process Improvement is a plus
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or other statistical software is advantageous
• Previous internships, co-op experiences, or project work related to process improvement, quality management, or operational efficiency is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Entering Junior year or higher

Compensation:

• $21–$23 per hour, commensurate with relevant experience and educational background

Work Hours/Length of Program:

• The internship will run for 12 weeks from May to August
• Temporary Part/Full Time, targeting 40 hours per week
• Exact start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules and the needs of the business
• This is a paid internship

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This position is based on the shop floor and involves working in a manufacturing environment/general exposure to a manufacturing environment. The environment may involve exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, or other factors. Employees are required to abide by PPE guidelines when onsite.

• Exposure to temperatures that may be hot depending on machines and weather
• Regular walking, standing, and some sitting for extended periods
• May involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• May involve lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate and work around machinery safely
• Successful completion of a drug screening and a physical exam are required for this role

Location:

East Granby, Connecticut – Onsite