Intern-Engineer-Leader Program

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We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2billion in the financial year 2023.

This is not a traditional internship – you will participate in a structured, performance-based qualification program rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) designed to develop future engineers and leaders directly from operations.

Many of today’s leaders at Huf started exactly here-on the shop floor, solving real problems.

• You will rotate through key operational areas in a 6-month, phase-based development program:
  
  Month 1 – TPS & Huf System Foundation:
  Learn and apply real production system principles
  
  Month 2 – Quality:
  Own defect analysis and solve issues using A3 / PDCAMonth 3 – Operations:
  Improve stability, standard work, and shopfloor execution
  
  Month 4 – Supply Chain / Logistics:
  Address material flow, shortages, and system stability
  
  Month 5 – Engineering:
  Support and implement engineering changes
  
  Month 6 – Capstone & Hancho
  
  Qualification:
  
  Lead a cross-functional improvement project
• This program is not time-based-it is performance based;
  You will:
  
  Solve real problems with measurable impact
  
  Lead shop floor (Gemba) improvement initiatives
  
  Demonstrate ownership, discipline, and structured thinking
  
  Qualify through capability-based program gates
• Top performers may transition into Engineer I positions upon completion

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Resilience and problem-solving mindset
• Interest in Lean, TPS, and continuous improvement
• We are not looking for passive interns, we are looking for future leaders

• Toyota Production System (TPS)-real application
• Problem solving using A3 / Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
• Standard Work & process stability
• Lean concepts (flow, pull, waste elimination)
• Leadership fundamentals (Hancho concept, team guidance)
• How to drive improvement in a real manufacturing environment
• Structured TPS-based qualification program
• Real responsibility from Day 1
• Direct access to leadership and coaching
• Hands-on experience in Operations, Quality, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Engineering
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp.