Continous Improvement Intern

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
West Chester, Ohio, United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026

About the role

Harmon, Inc. Locations: Cincinnati, OH | Dallas, TX About Harmon Harmon is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Intern to join our team for the summer. This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn from experienced leaders, gain hands-on manufacturing experience, and participate in projects that drive operational excellence across our business. Under the guidance of the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will support manufacturing teams in fostering a culture of Lean thinking and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, improved quality, enhanced safety, and waste reduction while gaining valuable real-world experience in process improvement methodologies.

What You'll Do

As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you will

Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production operations. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify and implement process improvements. Analyze operational data and assist with identifying opportunities to improve: Inventory control Product quality Throughput Material flow Productivity Ergonomics and workplace safety Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities. Assist with process mapping, workflow analysis, and documentation. Support the implementation and tracking of improvement projects. Create reports, presentations, and visual tools to communicate project progress and results. Work alongside team members to drive positive operational change and continuous improvement efforts. Potential Project Opportunities

Interns may participate in projects including

Lead time reduction initiatives Product quality improvement projects Fabrication capacity analysis Machine utilization improvements Process redesign and optimization Waste elimination initiatives Workflow and material flow improvements What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate

Strong analytical and problem-solving sk