Intern, Laboratory Operations & Continuous Improvement (Winter 2027)

What are your contributions to the team?

• Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across M&P laboratory operations. 
• Review, update, and standardize laboratory procedures, work instructions, forms, and documentation. 
• Support the development and maintenance of the department's SharePoint site and collaboration tools. 
• Assist in the creation of Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports. 
• Support activities related to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). 
• Participate in process mapping, workflow optimization, and implementation of best practices. 
• Assist with quality system activities, audits, and operational improvement projects. 
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to support decision-making. 
• Depending on qualifications and business needs, support laboratory activities in metallurgy, composites and non-metallic materials, mechanical testing, corrosion and coatings, chemistry, and failure analysis. 

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How to thrive in this role?

• You are pursuing a university or college degree in Materials, Chemical, Composite, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering. 
• You have an interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and digital solutions. 
• You possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint. 
• You have knowledge of Power BI and SharePoint or similar digital collaboration tools. 
• You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Assets

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies. 
• Experience with process mapping, workflow improvement, or data analytics. 
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, quality systems, or LIMS platforms. 
• Background in materials engineering, including metallics, composites, corrosion, coatings, chemistry, or mechanical testing. 
• Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, VBA, Python, SQL, or similar automation tools. 

Work location and hours

Location: Marcel-Laurin Plant 1, Ville Saint-Laurent - On-site presence

Working hours: Day shift - flexible working hours to accommodate both the needs of employees and the demands of our business