Lean Specialist Intern

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Job Description

Company Overview: GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global leader in aerospace propulsion, services, and integrated systems. Currently, it has approximately 44,000 in-service commercial aircraft engines worldwide. With a century-long history of innovation and profound industry expertise, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely.

Site Overview: For 45 years in China, GE Aerospace has committed to developing and investing in China's aviation industry with reliable, efficient, sustainable, and outstanding products and services. GE Aerospace and its joint venture CFM have served more than 60 airline customers in the Greater China Region, with over 7700 engines in service and nearly 5000 engines on order. We are devoted to the market's quality growth propelled by technological innovation and digitalization. Together with our partners, we are shaping a sustainable future of flight that helps the industry reach its carbon-neutral goal for the benefit of us all tomorrow.

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lean Specialist Intern to join our team. This internship is designed for university students who are pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering (IE) or Mechanical and are expected to graduate in 2026. The intern will support our continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the implementation of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of lean tools and techniques such as Standard Work, 5S and Kaizen etc.
• Assist in the identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive lean projects and initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of lean activities.
• Participate in problem-solving sessions and root cause analysis.
• Document and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Support the training and education of employees on lean principles and practices.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, or a related field.
• Expected graduation year: 2026.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or project experience in a manufacturing environment.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No