Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op

Marmon Holdings, Inc.

. Support deployment, evaluation, and implementation of Lean at the Marmon Transportation Group .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement, with a focus on process optimization, performance measurement, and effective training and coaching. Capable of influencing cross-functional teams and managing Lean transformation projects to achieve operational excellence.

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Lean MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationTraining and CoachingPerformance Measurement

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Hard Skills

Lean ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisValue Stream MappingKaizen EventsSolidWorksFusion 360Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSharePointSmartsheet

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing OthersRelationship BuildingInitiativeSelf-Starter

Industry Keywords

Waste ReductionPlant OperationsAutomation ProjectsSite AssessmentsManagement Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support deployment, evaluation, and implementation of Lean at the Marmon Transportation Group
Promote and facilitate continuous improvement methods, including Lean tools, root cause analysis, and waste reduction
Improve safety, quality, performance, and cost across plant operations
Work directly with and influence employees at all levels within the plant
Collaborate with local teams to identify process gaps and implement improvement activities
Manage Lean transformation activities and projects at a plant
Collaborate with the automation team to optimize processes and justify automation projects
Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through planning, execution, follow-up, and sustainment
Facilitate action-item accountability with local teams
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring on continuous improvement methods and Lean tools
Coach process owners in engineering and Lean methods for operational excellence
Establish performance measures and report data and actions against plant objectives
Conduct site assessments with site leadership and partner with process owners to achieve future-state results
Participate in Management Review meetings
Manage business travel, project prioritization, and communication with direct leadership
Develop personal and plant competency plans for continuous improvement methods and Lean tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create programs and drive outcomes while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lead and influence others without formal control to achieve desired results
Ability to travel 20-50% to other facilities/shops and relocate to different business units for different co-op terms
Independent, self-starter with ability to build relationships and earn trust
Ability to prioritize work based on potential impact, business needs, personal schedule, and coworkers’ schedules
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
Previous experience with Lean/Automation, including jobs, internships, co-op assignments, class projects, or extracurricular groups preferred
Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or other CAD packages preferred
Preference to work multiple semesters
Desire and motivation to work 4-12 hours a week during the school year before and after the co-op with a multi-term commitment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more