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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools, with a strong ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization. Proficient in process optimization, performance measurement, and providing training and coaching to drive operational excellence.

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Lean MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementProcess OptimizationMicrosoft Office SuiteCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Lean ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisValue Stream MappingKaizen EventsSolidWorksFusion 360AutomationPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing OthersRelationship BuildingInitiativeTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSharePointSmartsheet

Industry Keywords

Continuous Improvement MethodsWaste ReductionOperational ExcellencePlant ManagementBusiness Needs Assessment

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
Work directly with and influence employees at all plant levels
Collaborate with local teams to identify process gaps and implement improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development
Manage Lean transformation activities and projects at a plant
Collaborate with automation teams to optimize processes and build justifications for automation projects
Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through planning, execution, follow-up, and sustainment
Facilitate local-team accountability for action items
Provide formal and informal 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 provide regular progress reports
Partner with site leadership and process owners to assess critical sites, address business needs, and achieve future-state results
Participate in regular 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 able 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 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 (preferred)
Desire/motivation to work 4-12 hours per week during the school year before and after the co-op with a multi-term commitment (preferred)
Must complete additional job-related screening processes following a conditional offer, as permitted or required by applicable law

Benefits

Comp & perks

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