Pursuit Aerospace · 11 hours ago
KPO Intern
Manchester, CT, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expWhitcraft Group is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and customer service. The KPO Intern role is designed for students pursuing an education in continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering, providing hands-on experience through real-life projects and administrative support.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Interfaces with all functional departments and handle Continuous Improvement requests
Undertakes independent projects as needed in support of department
Supports Supervisors, Team Leaders and Associates in the application of the Lean principles
Assists in the creation of Work Instructions, Daily Management, 6 Sigma and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Documents
Assists in designs and fabricates equipment from Creform Tubing and other materials
Assists in the completion of Kaizen Newspaper Action Items
Participates in and supports Kaizen Event
Participate in manufacturing engineering projects
Learn manufacturing processes
Assist with changing/updating manufacturing engineering documents
Assist with time studies
Provides administrative support
May interact with other departments
Adheres to all Core Values (Health and Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Development of People, Integrity, Corporate Citizenship, Continuous Improvement, Respect)
Adheres to all Core Competencies (Communication, Teamwork, Achieving Results, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Judgement)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
Other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
0-2 years machinist experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
Preferred
Hands On, Detail Oriented
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to complete multiple improvement projects within a team-based environment
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands to meet deadlines
Able to effectively work with all levels of employees throughout the organization
Maintains company values and holds self and others to the highest standards of conduct
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Associate degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
Pursuit Aerospace
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine parts created using highly integrated and lean production systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-02-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Folsom
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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