Lean Manufacturing Intern

Hi, I'm Dennis, looking for a Summer 2025 Lean Manufacturing Intern.

Who Am I?

As a Lean Specialist, I am a collaborative and results-driven leader who thrives on identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. My working style is hands-on, data-focused, and centered on empowering team members through clear communication, standardized processes, and structured problem-solving. I believe in fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and teamwork to drive sustainable improvements.

What Do We Do?

Business Unit: Lean Department - Dynamet Florida

The Lean Department at Dynamet focuses on streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Our purpose is to eliminate waste, optimize workflows, and implement Lean principles to support our company's operational and strategic goals. We strive to create standardized, efficient processes that ensure consistent quality, safety, and productivity.

Ongoing Projects

Currently, our department is focused on initiatives like enhancing 5S practices, developing standardized work playbooks, and optimizing production cells to reduce labor needs while improving output. Day-to-day activities involve analyzing processes, facilitating Kaizen events, training team members on Lean tools, and collaborating across departments to identify and implement improvement opportunities. These efforts ensure Dynamet continues to meet evolving customer demands while maximizing operational efficiency.

Your Role as an Intern

You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting the following tasks:

• 5S actions, data collection, dash board creation,

Our Value Proposition

This position will allow you to develop and build expertise in the following core skills:

• Adaptability - You will track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success, while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem Solving - Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to assess safety in the manufacturing environment, recommend solutions or next steps, and identify best practices to achieve the value of ZERO injuries.
• Active Learner - Ability and appetite to learn quickly is critical as you expand your knowledge and build your skill sets.
• Communication - Create effective verbal and written communications in and across project teams. Organize and present results to small and large audiences throughout the organization.
• Collaboration - You will work closely with multiple departments and teams on the manufacturing floor, requiring strong partnership skills.

What Do We Require?

You must be:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• Candidates must have experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, Microsoft Office Tools
• Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics: team-player, creative problem solver
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willing and able to work on-site at our Clearwater, FL location.
• Applicants MUST be US Citizens or Green Card Holders due to Carpenter's government contracts.

Pay Range

Hourly rates are based on: 1 - Program of study; 2 - Degree type (i.e., Bachelor's); 3 - Progression in degree (i.e., 1st year, 2nd year, etc.). The range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Commuting/Housing Assistance (If Eligible)

Interns who must commute to work from outside the immediate Clearwater, FL area (over 50 miles one-way), will be paid a one-time lump sum payment of $2,400 (less applicable taxes) as excessive commute allowance. Interns who choose to temporarily relocate from outside the immediate Clearwater, FL area (moving over 50 miles one-way), will be paid a one-time lump sum payment of $4,800 (less applicable taxes) as a housing allowance. If applicable, this payment would be made during the first payroll cycle, which would be three or four weeks following the internship start date.

Carpenters Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Carpenter Technology, We Are One Company for All.

Carpenter Technology has a culture that builds on the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all employees to drive performance. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into our Core Values of dignity and respect for all. By embracing our diverse perspectives, we accelerate the creation of innovative solutions that deliver value to our customers.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.