Parker Hannifin · 8 hours ago
Lean Manufacturing Intern
Kalamazoo, MI
Internship
Onsite
InternParker Hannifin is a leader in developing technologies for sustainable flight and is seeking a Lean Engineering Intern to support their business in Kalamazoo, MI. The intern will learn about the Parker Lean System and assist in various continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and cost performance in manufacturing processes.
HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in mapping current processes (value stream mapping, process flowcharting) and identifying waste in production and office environments
Support kaizen events and problem-solving activities using standard Parker Lean System tools (e.g., 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, PDCA)
Collect, analyze, and summarize operational data (cycle times, defects, WIP, on-time delivery) to quantify improvement opportunities and track results
Help develop and maintain Lean documentation such as standard work instructions, visual controls, and performance boards
Partner with operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and EH&S to implement improvements that are practical, safe, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
Prepare presentations and status updates on improvement activities for supervisors and cross-functional teams
Ensure that safety and quality are maintained when implementing changes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing bachelor's in manufacturing engineering, Aerospace, or related engineering field
Candidate shall have completed sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
U.S. Person Status (no sponsorship offered)
Benefits
Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
A free, on-site, 24-hour Fitness Center available to all active Team Members.
Grab a bite to eat at the on-site cafeteria that provides a wide array of breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We also have vending machines available during scheduled breaks and lunch periods.
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
Founded in 1918
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.13MKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2016-01-18Grant· $4.13M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Todd M. Leombruno
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
J
John Dedinsky
Corp. VP Global Supply Chain & Procurement
Recent News
2026-01-03
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