US-CI Coordinator

Equiliem
relocation assistance
United States, Maryland, Beltsville
Feb 20, 2026
Continuous Improvement Coordinator (Entry Level) Beltsville, MD Job Summary The Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator (Co-op/Intern) supports Operational Excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment by applying Lean principles and structured problem solving methodologies. Reporting to the Site Operational Excellence Manager, this role assists in planning, executing, and sustaining improvements generated from rapid improvement and Kaizen events. The position provides hands on experience with manufacturing processes, cross functional collaboration, and performance improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory. Job Responsibilities Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to support plant performance improvements and embed continuous improvement principles into daily operations Collaborate with operations, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams to support improvement initiatives Assist in planning and executing rapid improvement and Kaizen events Participate in root cause investigations and structured problem solving activities Support implementation of process changes and updates to manufacturing documentation and standard work Create and maintain statistical process control charts and related performance tracking tools Track action items from improvement events to ensure timely completion and sustainability Support employee training on Lean tools and reinforce continuous improvement concepts Contribute to the analysis of operational metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory Job Requirements Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a full time accredited bachelor's degree program Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Must meet U.S. person requirements in accordance with applicable export control regulations Must reside within commuting distance of Beltsville, Maryland; relocation assistance is not provided Strong written and verbal communication skills, including virtual communication Ability to create and deliver presentations Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Education Bachelor's degree in progress or completed; preferred fields include Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or other related technical disciplines Work Experience Prior internship, academic project work, or exposure to manufacturing or continuous improvement environments preferred Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts preferred