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, safety, quality, and cost metrics. Capable of leading and influencing teams, providing training and coaching, and managing Lean transformation projects effectively.

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Lean MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationValue Stream MappingCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisWaste ReductionPerformance MetricsSite AssessmentsProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing OthersRelationship BuildingInitiativePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordSharePointSmartsheetsSolidWorksFusion 360

Industry Keywords

Lean ToolsKaizenAutomationContinuous Improvement MethodsOperational Excellence

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 metrics
Work directly with and influence employees at all levels within the plant
Identify process gaps and implement improvement activities targeting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development
Manage Lean transformation activities and projects at a plant
Collaborate with automation teams to optimize processes and justify automation projects
Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through planning, execution, 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 site assessments with leadership and partner with process owners to achieve future-state results
Participate in Management Review meetings
Manage business travel plans, project prioritization, and communication with 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Smartsheets
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 (preferred)
Desire/motivation to work 4-12 hours a week during the school year before and after the co-op with a multi-term commitment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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