Operational Excellence Engineering Intern
Job details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Reference number
2026-191033
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools engineering
Job title
Operational Excellence Engineering Intern
Employment type
Internship / Student
Contract period
4months
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Part-time
Job description
Summary/Objective
As an operational excellence (OpEx) engineering intern, you will support the processes required to ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective aerospace maintenance activities. You will have the opportunity to interface with repair and methods engineering, manufacturing leadership, and support teams to help meet our business unit goals. If you are passionate about the aerospace industry and looking for an opportunity to apply your talents working with innovative nacelles technology, this could be the position for you!
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Support site efforts for implementing and sustaining operational excellence initiatives including:
- Productivity, Overall Labor Effectiveness (OLE)
- Electronic Performance Dashboards
- QRQC
- Hoshin Kanri and One Safran projects support
- Value Stream Maps
- Visual shop management
- AI enhanced tools to decrease non-valued added task time
- Contribute to the company goals of safety improvement, process flow improvements, floor space optimization, lead-time reduction, elimination of non-conformities, and on-time delivery by levering Lean Six Sigma methodologies including 5S
- Support implementation of visual cues and communication tools in both the shop and office environment to provide “status at a glance” and allow quick and simple detection of abnormal operating conditions.
- Optimize workflow capacity and budget models to support key business unit decisions
- Actively participating in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures. Continually improving the workspace through 5S.
- Perform other related duties as required by the General Manager to support production
Job Requirements
Safran Nacelles Services Americas is looking for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude, and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.
- Enjoy working in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
- Interest in Lean-Sigma and its application in real world environments
- Efficiently manage multiple tasks and maintain perspective.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel)
- Experience with AI related tools to improve efficiency is a plus.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to build strategic working relationships at all levels of the organization
- Excellent people skills, good communicator, empathy, active listener
- Possess a can-do attitude and sense of urgency when completing projects and tasks
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Certifications
Minimum: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or another related engineering field
Travel
None
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Indiana
City (-ies)
845 Airtech Parkway Suite 172 / Dock 16 Plainfield, IN
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Minimum experience level required
First experience
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No