Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We’re Hiring for a Lean Manufacturing Intern! 

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc.is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program,Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE:TheLean Manufacturing Internwill be responsible forsupporting production and business process improvements, developing the sites maturity related to continuous improvement, and helping drive overall business efficiency. We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits.    

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Waste reduction: Support and lead a range of process engineering related projects, tasks and initiatives directed towards reducing the 8 lean manufacturing wastes (Toyota Production System) by leveraging Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Standard Work: Develop Standard Work for Assembly processes, through interacting with Production employees, which may include creating Standard Work Charts and Standard Work Combination Tables.
• May require completion of Spaghetti Maps and Time Observation forms.
• Pull Systems: Revamp several existing Kanban (pull systems), including determining minimum and maximum WIP levels based on daily sales/usage, redesigning the existing shelving, selecting new storage methods/bins, implementing Pull Cards, and overall making the Kanban system and process easily understood and ‘visual’.
• Cycle Times: Observe, document, and revise Standard Cycle Times on Assembly processes, as necessary, to improve the accuracy of the production productivity measurement.
• Kaizen events: May facilitate kaizen and rapid improvement events to drive continuous improvements in operations and office areas, including effective preparation and follow-up.
• 5S: Be responsible for 5S activities, including creating, expanding, enhancing Shadow boards.
• Floor Layout: Participate in production floor layout changes and support any recommended improvements.
• Uptime: Participate in downtime issues on the manufacturing floor, including problem solving and root cause analysis, to increase overall productivity (Overall Equipment Effectiveness - OEE).
• Identify & Evaluate: Identify cost and quality improvement projects and bring these to your supervisor for evaluation and discussion.
• Corporate Responsibility: Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Local to Auburn area and able to commute to site for work.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, PPT and especially Excel.
• Experience and/or knowledge in Lean manufacturing concepts, tools, and methods (Toyota Production System).
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma methods is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to design in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) is a plus, but is not required.

Desired Major(s)

• Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET), BS Manufacturing Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering (EMET)

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.