ITT Inc.

Operations Intern

Job Locations US-CA-Valencia
ID
2025-15250
Category
General
Position Type
Employee
Telecommute
No

About ITT:

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion. 

 

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Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Intern to join our team with a focus on Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting projects that drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance.

 

What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies and tools
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and operations leaders
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that drive measurable results

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Support Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Production
• Document current and future state processes using tools such as value stream mapping or process flow diagrams
• Participate in time studies, line balancing, and workstation optimization
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

Position Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other CI tools is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Self-starter with a passion for process improvement and operational excellence

 

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Power BI, or Python
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards in manufacturing (e.g., ISO, OSHA)
• Certification or coursework in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Yellow Belt or higher)

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$20.14 - $29.86

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