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Co-op Lean Manufacturing

Vitesco Technologies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jun 2026

About the role

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 of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

 

General Information

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%)

 

Your Responsibilities:

  • General Tasks (50%)Support the Lean team in day-to-day activitiesPerform 5S audits following standardsUpdate or create Work InstructionsParticipate in and/or conduct Lean activities such as:JishukensTime StudiesGemba WalksCollect current CT for all ENC production lines to improve outputRequired TrainingLean FundamentalsVSA / VSM
  • Main Project (50%)Scrap/Rework Improvement Plan – Alamo Final AssemblyData collection and analysisDevelopment of improvement planValue Stream Analysis and Mapping – FF1 Ford ECUCo-lead the VSM analysis of the FF1 Ford ECU productPerform all time studies required for the VSMDocument the VSM, including all actionsCo-lead the follow-up of all actions identified during the VSM

 

Your Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalentMust be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semesterIntermediate
  • 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 preferredMicrosoft Power BI, Automate, and related software preferred
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the company
  • Working schedule: M-F flexible hours between 7am-6pm and 25 minimum total working hours per week

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer.  All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact 
Schaeffler Motion Tech US 
Gilberto Ortiz 

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