Continuous Improvement Engineer (Internship)

bioMérieux Italia S.p.A.

Continuous Improvement Engineer (Internship)

bioMérieux, a world leader in in‑vitro diagnostics, is offering an internship opportunity as Continuous Improvement Engineer at our manufacturing site located in Florence, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing industrial performances of the site, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, manufacturing productivity, and process digitalization .

The Internship Project Will Focus On

• Actively contribute to maintaining the Continuous Improvement routine in place: 5S, Idea Collection, CI trainings, Gemba Walk, short interval meetings, sharing of CI initiatives.
• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean projects: value stream mapping for production lines, identification of waste and non‑value added activities, data analysis, identification of saving opportunities.
• Participate in digitalization initiatives supporting continuous improvement of operations processes, including implementation of Daily Management System, development of digital solutions using no‑code/low‑code platforms, and exploring AI application opportunities.

Who Are You

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Interest in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence, digital tools, and data‑driven approaches, with willingness to learn and contribute in an industrial environment.
• Italian language: fluent.
• English language: able to manage written and oral communication.

Key Competencies Developed

• Understanding of manufacturing and operational processes in a regulated industrial environment.
• Application of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to digital transformation in Operations, including development of digital applications using no‑code platforms.
• Understanding of the functioning of in‑vitro diagnostics instrumentation.
• Familiarity with compliance to quality standards (ISO09001, ISO13485).
• Collaboration with different industrial operations functions: Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain.

bioMérieux is an Equal Opportunity, Affluent–Action Employer. M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/GINA.