GE Vernova Supply Chain Co-op - Fall/Winter 2026

About the Role

As a Lean / Continuous Improvement Co-op, you will work directly on the shop floor alongside operators and manufacturing teams to identify waste, remove barriers, and drive daily improvements that make jobs easier, safer, and more efficient. This role is hands-on: you'll spend significant time at the gemba (where the work happens), observing processes, talking with operators, and turning their ideas into tested, working solutions. You'll build prototypes, test countermeasures, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement at the operator level.

Responsibilities

• Gemba-Based Problem Solving: Spend regular time on the production floor observing work, identifying pain points, and partnering with operators to understand day-to-day challenges.
• Incremental Improvements: Design, prototype, and implement small-scale, low-cost solutions (fixtures, visual aids, tooling adjustments, workstation layouts) that reduce operator strain, cycle time, or variation.
• Lean Tools & Methods: Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools—5S, standard work, value stream mapping, kaizen events, A3 problem solving, and visual management—to drive measurable improvements.
• Rapid Prototyping: Build and test quick, iterative prototypes (using basic fabrication, 3D printing, or off-the-shelf materials) to validate ideas before full-scale implementation.
• Operator Engagement: Act as a resource and advocate for operators, capturing their feedback and translating it into actionable improvement projects.
• Project Ownership: Lead small-to-medium CI projects from idea generation through implementation and follow-up, tracking results and sharing out lessons learned.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality, and production supervisors to align improvements with broader operational goals.
• Safety & Standards: Ensure all improvements maintain or enhance safety and comply with current standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Accepted Majors: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).
• Strong interest in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and building rapport with operators and production teams.
• Practical, hands-on mindset—comfortable prototyping with basic tools/materials and iterating quickly.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to break down problems and test simple, effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to listen to operator feedback and translate it into action.
• Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable taking initiative on small projects with limited direction.
• Prior exposure to Lean/Six Sigma tools (5S, kaizen, A3, standard work) is a plus but not required.

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals such as certain refugees and asylees). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Schedule

• Internship Term: Fall/Winter 2026 (Target Start: September 21, 2026).
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (1st Shift).

Pay

$21.00/hour – $34.00/hour (Based on years of study completed).

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for reasonable expenditures for employees with a permanent address >50 miles from the work location.
• Housing Allowance: Weekly allowance to help offset living expenses for eligible students.
• Retirement: Access to the GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after 90 days of service.
• Well-being: Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential counseling and referral services.
• Healthcare benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Other benefits: Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and 12 paid holidays.
• Time Off: 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).