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Primary Title: QA and Continuous Improvement Intern (Engineering)
About the Opportunity A hands-on role in the advanced manufacturing and operational excellence sector, supporting on-site QA &amp; continuous improvement across production, quality and supply chain functions in Australia. This internship exposes you to lean transformation, data-driven process improvement and Kaizen-led project delivery within a fast-paced engineering environment.
Role &amp; Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Support continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analysing process data to identify waste and performance gaps.</li>
<li>Develop process maps and value stream maps to document current-state workflows and propose targeted improvements.</li>
<li>Assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, 5S implementations and pilot improvements on the shop floor.</li>
<li>Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring defects or bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.</li>
<li>Prepare clear dashboards, dashboards and presentation-ready reports using Excel/BI tools to communicate results to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to support change implementation and sustainment activities.</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Qualifications
Must-Have (Technical skills)
<ul>
<li>Lean Six Sigma</li>
<li>Value Stream Mapping</li>
<li>Process Mapping</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis</li>
<li>5S</li>
<li>Microsoft Excel</li>
</ul>
Preferred (Nice-to-have)
<ul>
<li>Minitab</li>
<li>Power BI</li>
<li>Kaizen</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in an engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing or related degree (undergraduate/graduate).</li>
<li>Right to work in Australia and available for full-time on-site placement.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in manufacturing/production environments and following site safety procedures.</li>
</ul>
Benefits &amp; Culture Highlights
<ul>
<li>Hands-on mentorship from experienced continuous improvement engineers and exposure to real improvement projects.</li>
<li>Structured learning: practical lean tools training and opportunity to lead Kaizen activities.</li>
<li>On-site experience in an established manufacturing/operations environment with clear career pathways.</li>
</ul>
Location &amp; Work Type: On-site (Australia)
Ready to accelerate your practical skills in process improvement and operational excellence? Apply now to join a focused engineering team and contribute to measurable efficiency gains across production systems.