Summer Internship - Business Improvement

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Job Description:

Satair (an Airbus services company) is looking for a Summer Intern - Business Improvement to join our team based in Dulles, VA.

Our Summer 2026 program dates: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic operational environment while contributing to strategic projects aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding our business capabilities. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and contribute to both the day-to-day execution and the future growth of our supply chain.

Meet the Team:

A Business Operations Improvement role details a project to analyze, redesign, and optimize company processes for greater efficiency, lower costs, and better results, typically involving steps like process mapping, identifying bottlenecks, leveraging technology (automation, data analytics), implementing changes, and continuous monitoring, ultimately boosting productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction through a structured, ongoing approach.

Your Working Environment:

Located just five miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, and 30 miles from the U.S. Capitol, this site serves as our major parts distribution hub in the Americas. The facility is a 24/7 fulfillment center, with an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support desk, and Quality Assurance (QA) operations. To best support our customers, our 250,000-square-foot warehouse features a brand new technology called Autostore, aiming at increasing productivity.

Your Challenges:

• Process Analysis and Optimization: Assist the fulfillment and logistics teams in mapping current warehouse processes (e.g., picking, packing, shipping) and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Data Collection and Reporting: Support the business development initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing key operational data into actionable reports and presentations to inform management decisions.

• Operational Support: Work closely with the warehouse team to understand daily operations and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

• Project Documentation: Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new or optimized fulfillment processes, and when necessary assist in the coordination of training materials for warehouse staff.

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited college or university.

• Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this role. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively

• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible

• Able to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance.

• Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations with guidance

• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.

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