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Under the guidance of Manufacturing Excellence and site leaders, the intern will apply classroom knowledge to meaningful projects focused on reliability, quality, safety, cost, delivery, productivity, and digital capability. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional partners, analyze information, contribute to solutions, and communicate project progress and recommendations. Looking for the timeframe January 2027-August 2027.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:\nSupport analysis and maintenance of line and labor standards for current or new products using studies, loss analysis, and available historical data. 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