Co-op Lean Manufacturing

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer many development opportunities.

About the role

This position supports the Lean team in daily activities and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within production operations. The role is divided into:

• General Tasks (50%)
• Main Project (50%)

Responsibilities

General Tasks (50%)

• Support the Lean team in day-to-day activities
• Perform 5S audits following standards
• Update or create Work Instructions
• Participate in and/or conduct Lean activities such as:
  • Jishukens
  • Time Studies
  • Gemba Walks
• Collect current cycle time (CT) for all ENC production lines to improve output

Required Training: Lean Fundamentals, VSA / VSM

Main Project (50%)

• Scrap/Rework Improvement Plan – Alamo Final Assembly
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Development of improvement plan
• Value Stream Analysis and Mapping – FF1 Ford ECU
  • Co-lead the VSM analysis of the FF1 Ford ECU product
  • Perform all time studies required for the VSM
  • Document the VSM, including all actions
  • Co-lead the follow-up of all actions identified during the VSM

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Intermediate knowledge of LEAN practices
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and evaluate standards and procedures
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• Microsoft Power BI, Automate, and related software preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the company

Schedule

Monday–Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, with a minimum of 25 total working hours per week.