Thesis Student (m/f/d) - #2752503

Discover your exciting role

Are you looking for an exciting thesis opportunity where you can apply Lean principles and methodologies in a real-world industrial environment? Join our Corporate Lean & Production Management team and contribute to initiatives that enhance operational performance, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across our production network.

As a Thesis Student (m/f/d), you will work closely with experienced professionals, gain valuable insights into corporate manufacturing and operational excellence, and have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas to ongoing Lean transformation initiatives.

Depending on your academic background, interests, and area of specialization, your thesis could focus on topics such as:

• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation
• Production System Development
• Process Optimization & Waste Reduction
• Value Stream Mapping & Analysis
• KPI Development & Performance Management
• Digitalization in Manufacturing Operations
• Change Management in Production Environments
• Industry 4.0 & Smart Factory Concepts
  
  

Explore Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production and business processes using Lean methodologies.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support the development of sustainable solutions.
• Collect, structure, and evaluate operational data.
• Conduct benchmarking and best-practice research.
• Support workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop recommendations and present findings to stakeholders.
• Document project outcomes as part of your bachelor's or master's thesis.
  
  

Show Your Expertise

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, Operations Management, Business Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and independent approach to work
• Keen interest in Lean Management, Operational Excellence, and Production Systems
• Familiarity with Lean methods and tools such as 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, or Six Sigma is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of English, German language skills are an advantage
  
  

Contact

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Gerd Fleischmann via E-Mail at [email protected].

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.