Summer Intern - Engineering - OpEx Distribution

Location: Olathe, KS

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Summer Intern - Engineering - OpEx Distribution - Olathe, KS

The primary responsibility is process improvement, utilizing lean techniques to standardize and simplify processes, ultimately delivering value in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Dedicate majority of time (60%-80%) on the shop floor (Gemba) in assigned process path(s)

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities

• Utilize lean techniques to standardize and simplify processes, ensuring efficient and effective operations

• Learn/Utilize lean tools & techniques such as standardization, problem solving, people engagement, leadership soft-skills, one-piece flow, Kanban/pull systems, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, visual management, error proofing, 5S, training, etc.

• Measure key performance indicators before and after implementation to evaluate the success of process improvements

• Engage with team members to gain a comprehensive understanding of the process(es) involved and actively listen to their needs and feedback

• Support the change management procedure by effectively communicating with stakeholders and addressing any concerns or challenges that arise

What You Need to Succeed:

Education:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline, preferably Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/etc.), Supply Chain or related field.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree student – Junior or Sophomore

• Strong interest in process improvement and lean methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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