Continuous Improvement Co-Op

This exciting position is created to provide students of Lean Systems Engineering Technology with opportunities to apply their gathered knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment. Ideally, the candidate will spend 6 months working together with ifm’s collaborative and innovative manufacturing team. The candidate will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in different areas of manufacturing and complete tasks that will have a lasting, positive effects on ifm’s production processes. This is a full-time position that starts during the summer break and continues through the fall semester.

ifm has a great culture that grants each individual tremendous responsibility and flexibility while respecting a very healthy work/life balance. From the CEO to the shop floor, ifm lives and breathes the very latest concepts in Lean Manufacturing and one-piece-flow.  This position resides in ifm prover USA, which is our technical center in Malvern, PA. Our site designs and manufactures temperature and flow sensor products.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarization with existing processes and implementation of Lean Methodologies into existing production process.
• Effectively solve problems using root cause problem solving strategies.
• Design and implementation of new workflow procedures into existing production lines.
• Design and construction of appropriate tools and fixtures to support the implementation of new lean production process.
• Identify and introduce new technology into production to make all operations “effortless and guaranteed”. 
• Develop solutions to integrate manufacturing processes with Industry 4.0 strategies. 
• Lead workshops to introduce operators to new processes and technology.

 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolment and active participation in Lean Systems Engineering Technology courses of study.
• A desire to work hands-on in plant with equipment and products.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of the Toyota Production System.
• Passionate about learning and making a difference by using lean manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team.
• Ability to manipulate 3D models for the purpose of identifying building layout and process flows.

 

Company Description 

ifm prover USA, in Malvern, PA, has earned the distinguished Top Employers certification for 2020 and 2021 in North America for our outstanding people practices. ifm prover USA is a subsidiary of ifm electronic GmbH, a global company with over 8,750 employees in 165 countries serving 155,000 customers worldwide. Our core business is the development and production of sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications.

 

"Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way."  -ifm philosophy

 

ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.

 

“We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success.” - Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector

 

 

ifm prover USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or handicap, marital or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Employment Type: Full time