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Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel · Cannon Falls, MN,yesterday

Support lean/Six Sigma process improvement projects, Kaizen events and root cause analysis in a thermal materials plant.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on process improvement projects in an adhesives and functional coatings manufacturing environment.

Might not be for you. Focus is lean and process improvement rather than materials R&D or formulation.

Hands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendly

Adjacent materials role:Technical intern in thermal materials manufacturing at an adhesives/sealants/functional coatings business; yield and defect troubleshooting in material production

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Process Engineering

Role details

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do Gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies by working on real process improvement projects that enhance efficiency and reduce waste Collaborate with industry experts to solve technical challenges and optimize production processes in a cutting-edge thermal materials manufacturing environment Support Kaizen events and root cause analysis to troubleshoot defects, bottlenecks, or quality issues in material production. Assist in implementing process improvements (e.g., cycle time reduction, yield optimization) and measure their impact on performance metrics.

Develop standard work instructions or visual aids to enhance workflow consistency and operator training. Collect and analyze data (e.g., scrap rates, downtime) to recommend data-driven solutions for cost savings or productivity gains.

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Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Cannon Falls, MN.