Engineering continuous improvement intern

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support process improvement initiatives across the business. This role will help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost by analyzing workflows, supporting lean activities, and assisting teams with data-driven problem solving. The intern will work with cross-functional partners to document current processes, develop improvement recommendations, and help sustain gains through standard work and visual management.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support process improvement initiatives across the business. This role will help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost by analyzing workflows, supporting lean activities, and assisting teams with data-driven problem solving. The intern will work with cross-functional partners to document current processes, develop improvement recommendations, and help sustain gains through standard work and visual management.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business priorities using Lean and problem-solving tools
• Collect, analyze, and present data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Assist with process mapping, root cause analysis, action planning, and implementation tracking
• Help develop and maintain standard work, visual management, operating documentation and technical documentation
• Participate in Kaizen events, team meetings, and improvement reviews
• Partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to implement improvements, track actions, sustainment actions and communicate progress
• Contribute creative solutions to improve quality, response time, and project outcomes
• Work within applicable policies, procedures, engineering standards, and security requirements
• Present analyses and results clearly to technical and cross-functional audiences
• Use statistical tools to support analysis and decision-making
• Document technical data generated to substantiate assigned components, assemblies, systems, and/or processes consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Industrial / Administrative Mechanical Engineering (IMA) / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Energy / Software Engineering student
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); must be able to maintain a conversation
• Familiarity with Lean Methodology concepts
• Understanding of Microsoft Project or similar software
• Good programming skills; computer skills in MS Office and at least one programming language (preferably Python)
• Basic Statistics
• Ability to manage tasks independently
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Accountable with a strong learning/continuous improvement mindset
• Open team player with strong interpersonal skills
• AI agent user
• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• Must have tax ID (RFC) and social security number (IMSS)
• In-person work required at GEIQ offices in Querétaro, México

Desired Characteristics

• Background in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Statistics
• Experience with visual management tools is a plus

To ensure compliance with tax obligations related to electronic receipts, the company will ask for the candidate’s tax information, including the candidate’s tax ID certificate ("Constancia de Situación Fiscal") issued by tax authority, "SAT" in accordance with tax regulation, due to which it is of great importance that the candidate has the updated information at the moment of applying for the job opening.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No