# Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern

**Company:** [Nextern](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/cGcMFfi6ExDnZW6nnw3JZU.md)
**Location:** Cartago, Costa Rica
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Temporary
**Department:** Costa Rica

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## Description

**INTERNSHIP SCOPE**

We’re looking for an **OPEX Intern** to support continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply academic knowledge, learn process improvement methodologies, and gain experience working with cross-functional teams.  

**EXPOSURE TO THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES**

-   Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
-   Assist with **data collection, time studies, and process analysis**.
-   Help identify waste and improvement opportunities within manufacturing processes.
-   Gain practical exposure to **DMAIC/PDCA** and tools such as Project Charter, Ishikawa, Process Mapping, and Value Stream Mapping.
-   Collaborate with different functional teams to support improvement projects.

## Requirements

-   Student in **Industrial Engineering, Industrial Production, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering, or related fields**.
-   Basic knowledge of **Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement**.
-   Basic knowledge of **AutoCAD**.
-   Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.
-   English **B1–B2 is a plus**.
-   Availability to work onsite

## Benefits

Interns will receive a subsidy package to support expenses such as transportantion, meals, equipment among others.