CPI Engineer Intern

Barrett Industries
United States, New York, Liverpool
Jan 25, 2025
Subsidiary: Barrett Industries Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more atwww.barrettpaving.com. Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. Job Summary Are you ready to build your future career path? Drive your career forward with the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure, construction, and maintenance! We are seeking a dynamic CPI Engineer Intern to lead company efforts in continuous process improvement (CPI) for various manufacturing and/or construction processes. As a CPI Engineer Intern, you will work closely with our CPI Manager and utilize problem-solving methodologies to implement process improvements, enhancing performance and building capability. Our dynamic internship program, spanning from June to August, offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the success of our projects within Barrett Paving Material's New York Central region. Compensation $20/Hour Main Responsibilities Collaborate with operations and safety personnel to develop practical solutions to operational efficiency issues. Propose improvement ideas to the management team, ensuring buy-in from stakeholders. Support the implementation of process improvement projects with operations teams. Serve as a resource to our plants and administrative departments, helping to identify, plan, and implement continuous process improvements. Assist in internal training and project implementation. Provide timely project updates, feedback, and reporting, and maintain project logs. Share continuous improvement knowledge and best practices with others. Skills Prior experience in manufacturing settings or process improvement is a plus. Results-oriented with strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain credibility across all levels of the business. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Mechanical aptitude is desirable. Education Current Mechanical or Industrial Engineering students are preferred, although other engineering or business degree students will also be considered. Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.