Primary Title: QA and Continuous Improvement Intern (Engineering)
About The Opportunity
A hands-on role in the advanced manufacturing and operational excellence sector, supporting on-site QA & continuous improvement across production, quality and supply chain functions in Australia. This internship exposes you to lean transformation, data-driven process improvement and Kaizen-led project delivery within a fast-paced engineering environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analysing process data to identify waste and performance gaps.
- Develop process maps and value stream maps to document current-state workflows and propose targeted improvements.
- Assist in planning and executing Kaizen events, 5S implementations and pilot improvements on the shop floor.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring defects or bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare clear dashboards, dashboards and presentation-ready reports using Excel/BI tools to communicate results to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to support change implementation and sustainment activities.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have (Technical skills)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Mapping
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5S
- Microsoft Excel
Preferred (Nice-to-have)
- Minitab
- Power BI
- Kaizen
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing or related degree (undergraduate/graduate).
- Right to work in Australia and available for full-time on-site placement.
- Comfortable working in manufacturing/production environments and following site safety procedures.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced continuous improvement engineers and exposure to real improvement projects.
- Structured learning: practical lean tools training and opportunity to lead Kaizen activities.
- On-site experience in an established manufacturing/operations environment with clear career pathways.
Location & Work Type:
On-site (Australia)
Note: This is a paid internship.
Skills: root cause analysis,kaizen,microsoft excel,minitab,lean six sigma,manufacturing engineering,value stream mapping,power bi,5s,industrial engineering
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Engineering Internship in Melbourne employer: Ace Talent Recruitment
At Ace Talent Recruitment, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers interns to thrive in their engineering careers. Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, our internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from industry professionals, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a collaborative team where your contributions are valued and you can make a real impact in the field of mechatronics.
