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Process Improvement Intern

CompanyHEICO Corporation
LocationHollywood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 15, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in identifying and implementing sustainable improvements to enhance operational excellence. They will collaborate with various roles to develop solutions and lead improvement initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
65
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Santa Barbara Infrared designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced infrared and electro-optical test instrumentation available. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems and are used world wide in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR was founded in 1986 and quickly became the leader in the electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation field. In 1999 SBIR became part of HEICO Corporation, an aerospace company based in Hollywood, Florida. HEICO Corporation is a rapidly growing, technology-driven company that has been engaged in niche market segments within the aerospace, aviation and electronics industries for more than 60 years. Additionally, HEICO has been named on Forbes'​ Best 100 Small Companies list and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks"​ list routinely. SBIR has continued to maintain its'​ leadership position within the test instrumentation field and is still the preferred supplier to many of the major domestic and international manufacturers of E-O sensors and systems. SBIR's focus is on providing well engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. Our extensive design capabilities cover the spectrum of infrared, laser, visible and dynamic scene projection applications. SBIR's proven systems engineering expertise combined with a practical, design-for-manufacturing approach results in production and custom instrumentation for the most discerning customers.
About the Role
We are seeking a Process Improvement Intern to learn from a mentor and gain valuable real-world experience in issues that impact LPI business processes, by learning. In this role, you will assist and support process improvement trainings and contribute to process improvement projects, support Team Member innovation programs, and champion Team Member engagement.
 

This Process Improvement Intern will assist and support Continuous improvement programs, develop and execute future state to optimize material and information flow, lead kaizen events and implement 5S system to organize the workplace.

 

This internship will take place starting Monday, May 18, 2026 till Friday, August 7, 2026.

 

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025. 

 

The format of this internship will be in person, full-time 40 hours per week. Monday- Friday during normal business hours. 

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Assist the organization to identify and implement sustainable improvements to position the company for operational excellence.
  • Build and apply skills in process improvement, project management and group facilitation to achieve project aims aligned with the organizational goals
  • Collaborate with diverse roles to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions and lead improvement initiatives
  • Observe and documenting operational processes in detail (e.g. time studies, process mapping, 7 waste analysis, spaghetti chart, general observations, and feedback from stakeholders)
  • Analyze and deconstructing processes to determine value, identify opportunities and predict effects of potential interventions/process changes
  • Effectively communicating analysis and potential improvements to process owners to initiate and implement sustainable change
  • Assist in the development of operational improvement tools and plans
  • Work with internal customers to identify and implement process and technology changes
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications
EDUCATION
  • At least one year towards a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or similar Engineering Degree.

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Employment, school or personal experience involving mechanical aptitude preferred (IE machine shop).
  • Previous or current internship or co-op intern experience preferred.
  • Interest in and some experience in working Six Sigma processes preferred.
Key Skills
Process ImprovementProject ManagementGroup FacilitationCollaborationOperational ExcellenceTime StudiesProcess MappingWaste AnalysisCommunicationOperational Improvement ToolsTechnology ChangesKaizen Events5S SystemInnovation ProgramsTeam Member Engagement
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