Intern, Continuous Improvement/Operations

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Summer Continuous Improvement Intern to join in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

 

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

 

The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associate with our core mission. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Continuous Improvement Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues while enjoying a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

 

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that are top-notch
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge

What sets you apart:

• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Major Position Responsibilities

• 5s Kaizen Events – Projects involved in improving workplace organization and visual management throughout  NEPA.  Provide input, assistance, and coordination to execution of these events.
• Value Stream Mapping – Projects involved with data collection and analysis of entire product class from raw material to shipment.   Gather data including detailed time/motion studies, product flow detail, and various output/cycle calculations.
• Standard Work Kaizen Events – Projects involved in improving and standardizing flow and output within a work area.  Gather valuable work data/times, help in testing different cell layouts or work content changes, all with the aim of driving improved output with consistent quality.
• Other Root Cause Corrective Action / Problem solving efforts – Support these efforts with data collection and analysis while learning structured problem solving.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolledinto a 2-4 year accredited college or university 
• Completed at a minimum their sophomore year in college majoring in Engineering (Manufacturing and Industrial preferred, but not required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with a diverse employee population are essential
• Must demonstrate organizational and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, using discretion and independent judgement