Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op

Marmon Holdings, Inc.

. Support the 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, waste reduction, and performance measurement. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and providing training and coaching to enhance operational excellence.

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Lean MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationValue Stream MappingMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Lean ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisWaste ReductionPerformance MeasurementSolidWorksFusion 360AutomationProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing OthersRelationship BuildingIndependent Self-StarterInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSharePointSmartsheet

Industry Keywords

KaizenImpact EventsProcess GapsSafetyQualityDeliveryCostEmployee Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the 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
Work directly with and influence all levels of plant employees
Collaborate with local teams to identify process gaps and implement improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development
Manage Lean transformation activities and projects at a plant
Collaborate with the automation team to optimize processes and support automation project justification
Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through ideation, pre-work, delivery, follow-up, and sustainment
Facilitate accountability for action items 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 progress against plant objectives
Conduct critical-site and business-needs assessments with site leadership
Partner with process owners to deliver results and achieve future-state objectives
Participate in regular Management Review meetings
Manage business travel plans, 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
Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or other CAD packages
Preference to work multiple semesters
Desire and motivation to work 4-12 hours per week during the school year before and after the co-op with a multi-term commitment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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