Lean Intern

About the role

MKS Instruments is looking for a Lean Intern in Penang, Malaysia, to partner with the Operational Excellence (OPEX), Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Production teams on continuous improvement, Lean projects and operational excellence activities. The intern reports to the Senior Manager, Lean Continuous Improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support Lean and OPEX projects aimed at improving productivity, quality and process efficiency.
• Assist with Kaizen, 6S, value stream mapping and waste reduction across manufacturing operations.
• Collect, analyse and present operational data to spot improvement opportunities and track project progress.
• Help develop standard work instructions, visual management tools and process documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams on time studies, work measurements, layout improvements and material flow optimisation.
• Support Lean training, continuous improvement events and special projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Internship experience or university projects in manufacturing, process improvement or industrial engineering is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Lean concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and waste elimination.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• High proficiency in workflow automation tools such as Power Automate, SharePoint and Power BI.
• Analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills, and good English communication.