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Product and Process Industrialization Intern (Onsite)

CompanyContinental Group Sector ContiTech
LocationAuburn
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support continuous improvement activities by analyzing process data and participating in root-cause investigations. They will also assist in maintaining documentation and conducting audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
63597
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. - 💛 Our Netiquette 💛 - The purpose of our LinkedIn page is to offer information about products and solutions at Continental, about our company culture and about our actions and initiatives. Moreover, we would like to provide you with quick and easy contact for your questions and comments related to the above mentioned topics. We emphasize the importance of an appropriate and respectful style when communicating on our page and therefore we established the following community rules: - Please post only comments related to the topics covered by this page. - Treat each user in a respectful way, as you expect to be treated as well. Abusive language, aggression and bullying are not allowed on our page. We therefore reserve the right to remove posted comments or any other content from this site: - which is offensive or abusive, - includes a commercial benefit or unwanted advertising messages, - violates the rights of third parties as well as the right to intellectual property, - which is irrelevant or misleading - which is a spam (repeated duplicate posting) - for any other reason deemed necessary to create a helpful and respectful community The comments on our contributions reflect the opinion of individual users. Our LinkedIn page is frequently checked for possible violations as mentioned above. However, ongoing inspection of the content of the posted comments is not reasonable without concrete indication of a (legal) violation as mentioned above. We will immediately remove the relevant links if they are found to violate any aforementioned law or principle.
About the Role

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.

  • Referral Bonus : No
  • Legal Entity: ContiTech USA, Inc. (2006)
  • Working Time: Part Time
    • Key Skills
    Data analyticsProblem-solvingContinuous improvementLeanSix SigmaQuality systemsProcess improvementRoot-cause investigationDocumentationAuditingMicrosoft ExcelCommunicationOrganizational skillsCollaboration
    Categories
    ManufacturingEngineeringData & Analytics