The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Posted
- Sep 10
Job Title:
Continuous Improvement Co-Op
Job Description:
Continuous Improvement Co-Op - Spring 2027
Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue the mission.
The Role:
Our site in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration.
The Continuous Improvement Co-op will support operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and business processes. This role provides hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, waste reduction, safety improvements, and data-driven problem solving.
What you'd do
- Support and facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
- Participate in Kaizen events focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Conduct Gemba walks to observe processes, identify opportunities, and engage team members in problem-solving activities.
- Assist with implementation and sustainment of 5S workplace organization programs.
- Identify and help eliminate the eight wastes of Lean (Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Underutilized Talent).
- Support Kanban and pull-system implementation to improve material flow and inventory management.
- Apply Six Sigma tools and methodologies to reduce process variation and improve capability.
- Assist with root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, and Process Mapping.
- Support Total Daily Management (TDM) activities, including metric tracking, visual management, and performance board updates.
- Analyze manufacturing performance data and identify trends affecting productivity and quality.
- Starts
- 2026-09-10