Summer 2027 Internship - Supply Chain

• Support the sourcing and qualification of suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and specialty hardware components.
• Work with suppliers to gather information on pricing, lead times, availability, manufacturing capabilities, and technical requirements.
• Support purchasing and material planning activities to ensure components are available when needed for engineering and manufacturing builds.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking across delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct sourcing and market research to identify potential suppliers and alternatives for critical or difficult-to-source components.
• Analyze supply chain and procurement data to identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, material availability, and operational efficiency.
• Support inventory management, procurement documentation, supplier onboarding, and other supply chain processes.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance to support hardware development and production schedules.

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Interest in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, or hardware operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through ambiguous problems.
• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets to organize information, perform analysis, and make informed decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to build relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and contribute wherever needed.
• Hands-on experience through internships, research, Formula SAE, robotics, engineering clubs, or personal projects.
• Previous internship, project, or hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, operations, or engineering.
• Experience purchasing or sourcing components, materials, or equipment for an engineering team, student organization, research project, or other hardware program.
• Familiarity with mechanical and/or electrical components and manufacturing processes.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, BOMs, part specifications, or other technical documentation.
• Experience communicating with suppliers, requesting quotes, comparing bids, or negotiating pricing and lead times.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

The hourly pay range for this internship is $28-$36 per hour, depending on the candidate’s current standing in school (i.e. sophomore, senior). Interns will receive a monthly housing stipend, and are eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated hourly range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.