Industrial Operations Curricular Internship - Lean Manufacturing & Engineering
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-11
Listing for:
Ferrero International S.A.
Full Time, Contract, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
# Industrial Operations Curricular Internship - Lean Manufacturing & Engineering (6 Months)###### Share this job opportunity
As a
** Curricular Intern in Industrial Operations**, you will support one of the following areas:
** Lean Manufacturing
** You’ll support
** the analysis of production processes
** and contribute to projects that promote
** operational excellence
** across our manufacturing sites. You will participate in
** continuous improvement initiatives
** aimed at optimizing production flows and reducing losses, while helping to define and deploy
** standardized methodologies and Lean tools**. Your tasks will include supporting
** data collection, KPI tracking, and project monitoring
** to evaluate results and benefits. Additionally, you’ll help promote a culture of “
** Continuous Improvement culture**” by collaborating with various departments.
** Engineering
* * You’ll join the
** Ferrero Engineering department**, contributing to innovative projects in digital transformation, process design, and technical planning. You will support the
** development and monitoring of engineering projects**, from feasibility studies to execution. You will participate in activities related to
** industrial digitalization**, data collection systems, and performance dashboards. Your responsibilities will also include contributing to
** simulation and analysis projects**, helping to model production systems and validate improvements, while collaborating with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Technology) to
** translate technical findings into actionable solutions**.Across both areas, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a
** global industrial environment**, developing analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills that will serve as a strong foundation for your future career.
This
** 6-month full-time curricular internship
** will allow you to experience how Lean principles and Engineering innovation work together to drive Ferrero’s industrial excellence and shape the factories of the future.
You are currently pursuing your Master’s Degree path in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Management, Energy, Automation or related field) with a strong curiosity for
** how complex production systems operate and evolve**. You bring
** analytical thinking, adaptability and teamwork skills**, with an interest in both process improvement and technological innovation. Fluency in
** English and Italian
** is required, as you’ll collaborate with both local and international teams. Basic knowledge of
** data analysis, Lean methodologies or simulation tools
** will be considered a plus.
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits .Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year
work experience
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