Operational Excellence Intern

Location: Auburn Hills - Michigan - USA

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job purpose

Reporting directly to the Quality and Operational Excellence Senior Manager, the Operational Excellence (OpEx) Intern plays a key role in supporting and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This position provides hands-on experience in applying Lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and process optimization techniques to enhance product quality and operational performance. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development, deployment, and sustainment of standardized processes to improve product quality and operational efficiency. Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing process inefficiencies using Lean methodologies¸ developing standard work, key milestones and deliverables.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for ongoing improvement projects.
• Develop visualizations for our production floor that help our operations team track and prioritize components
• Participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional workshops.
• Assist visual management tools and dashboards to track performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize improvement opportunities based on data-driven analysis and business impact

What we’re looking for

• Individuals that are highly self-motivated, data and fact driven, enthusiastic, and results oriented
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in industrial, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineer or Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Familiarity with Python, C++ or Java, & SQL, familiarity with Ignition a plus
• Capable of taking feedback from various sources and developing a ground-up solution that solves production issues
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong project management skills—planning, organizing, execution to planned objectives—both short and long-term.