Internship, co-op, project, or previous experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or engineering operations.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, value-stream mapping, PFMEA, control plans, or statistical analysis.
Experience with CAD, manufacturing simulation, data visualization, programming, automation, robotics, controls, or industrial engineering tools.
Exposure to manufacturing systems, production metrics, equipment qualification, process validation, or supplier coordination.