Product and Process Industrialization Intern (Onsite)

Company Description

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Position Overview

The Product and Process Industrialization Intern will support continuous improvement (PPI) activities within the manufacturing plant. This role involves hands‑on experience in product and process industrialization, data analytics, problem‑solving, and quality systems while contributing to initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure product conformity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations using continuous improvement tools.
• Support PPI projects focused on reducing variation, improving workflow efficiency, and strengthening overall operational performance.
• Help maintain documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and control plans.
• Conduct audits on processes, work areas, or documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to validate corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Must be located with access to work onsite at the Auburn, Indiana plant; relocation and housing assistance is not available.
• Must be able to start immediately (November 2026)
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret data.
• Familiarity with basic continuous improvement or Lean concepts preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and root‑cause problem‑solving tools.
• Opportunity to work closely with quality engineers, operations teams, and plant leadership.
• Development of practical skills in data analysis, auditing, documentation, and process improvement.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.