Lean Internship
Position Summary
The Parker Lean Internship Program develops emerging talent through hands‑on exposure to lean manufacturing. Intern’s complete real projects—root‑cause analysis, SPC, value‑stream mapping, Kaizen events, supplier support, and internal audits—gaining practical experience with quality systems and continuous‑improvement methods. This paid internship includes measurable goals and mentorship and serves as a pathway to our Lean & Quality Leadership Development programs.
Responsibilities
With direct supervision, you will learn and perform the various aspects of the function by:
- Acquiring knowledge of various department's operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflow.
- Observing work assignments performed by others and actively participate in hands-on projects and/or special assignments.
- Maintaining communication with program coach/mentor to provide feedback on departmental assignments and program improvements.
- Attending related training and applying it in work assignments.
- Performing other related responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical/systems/quality engineering, or related field.
- Leadership desire and experience demonstrated through roles in class, student organizations, work or internships, or extracurricular activities.
- Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Geographic mobility preferred.