Manufacturing Strategy – Supplier Development Intern, Mechanical Engineering
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Manufacturing Strategy & Supplier Development Intern at Trustbridge helping expand manufacturing operations in India and Southeast Asia. Engage with real RFQs and assist in supplier development while learning about startup growth.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer RFQs, technical drawings, and BOMs
- Identify suitable suppliers based on manufacturing process, capability, and capacity
- Speak directly with manufacturers (CNC, sheet metal, fabrication, casting, molding, etc.)
- Assess supplier strengths, quality standards, lead times, and pricing logic
- Support onboarding and vetting of new manufacturing partners
- Help execute Trustbridge’s manufacturing expansion strategy in India and Southeast Asia
- Map regional manufacturing capabilities and cost structures
- Build long-term supplier relationships through consistent communication
- Identify real-world pain points in RFQ review, quoting, and supplier coordination
- Share structured feedback with product and design teams
- Assist with setting up operational tools (CRM entries, RFQ tracking, supplier databases)
- Act as a coordination point between customers, suppliers, and internal teams
- Communicate clearly with global stakeholders via calls and email
- Support supplier outreach and partnership initiatives
Requirements:
- Required Mechanical Engineering background (graduate, final-year student, or recent graduate)
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, fabrication, casting, etc.)
- Comfortable reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Strong spoken and written English (supplier and internal calls are a key part of the role)
- Willingness to take ownership and execute without excessive supervision
- Preferred: MBA student or recent MBA graduate
- Prior exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, or B2B sales
- Experience interacting with vendors, factories, or machine shops
- Interest in startups, marketplaces, and cross-border manufacturing
Benefits:
- Gain exposure to global manufacturing sourcing and supplier strategy
- Play a role in building Trustbridge’s long-term Asia presence
- Work on live customer RFQs, not simulations or case studies
- Learn directly from experienced founders and operators
- Strong performance may lead to a full-time or extended role
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