• Intern, Continuous Improvement

    Safran (Carson, CA)


    Intern, Continuous Improvement

    Job details

    General information

    Entity

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-163946

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Production

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

     

    Job title

     

    Intern, Continuous Improvement

     

    Employment type

     

    Internship / Student

    Contract period

    2 months

     

    Professional category

     

    Student

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Part-time

    Job description

    Cabin Global:

    Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

     

    Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Intern, Continuous Improvement, you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team.

    This position contributes to our vision by:

    As an intern, Continuous Improvement in WWS, you will support the management team in ensuring the highest standards of quality for aerospace components and processes. You will gain hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, six sigma, data analysis and process improvement within the aerospace sector. The internship offers the opportunity to contribute to both the daily operations and long-term continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance product reliability, safety, and performance.

     

    What are the expected outcomes for the internship?

     

    • Implementation of lean manufacturing methodologies in a selected pilot line.

    • Final presentation to top management on the implemented project

    • Training gains on lean-sigma.

     

    Internships are 12-weeks in duration and 29 hours/week.

     

    But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

     

    Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

     

    Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

     

    Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

     

    Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

     

    Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

     

    Why join us?

     

    At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Knowledge

    • Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies- Basic

    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing – Basic

    • Excellent comunication skills, verbal and written, with internal and external customers.

    • Capable of managing large amounts of data and multiple tasks.

    • Ability to build strategic working relationships at all levels of the organization.

    • Strong ability to analyze various options to determine best solution for the organization.

    • Self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic team environment and produce results with minimal management guidance.

    Computer Skills:

    • Strong proficiency in the use of common software packages including MS Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and Visio.

    • Capable of managing large amounts of data and tasks.

    • Competency in performing data analysis through data business analytics services (Power BI, Tableau, Minitab or similar).

    • Autocad.

    Other Skills:

    • Problem solving skills - ability to analyze a problem and determine if driven by design, supplier or other factors in a timely fashion

    • Capacity to operate in a pluri-disciplinary, inter-cultural and international environment.

    • Qualities in interpersonal relationship and in kindly challenging the organizations.

    • Must have excellent technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills.

    • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

    • Capacity to do benchmarking.

     

    Annual salary

     

    $20 - $22 Hourly

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, California

     

    City (-ies)

     

    CA 90746 Carson

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    Minimum experience level required

    First experience

    ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

     

    No