Aerospace Supply Chain Intern: Direct Materials & SOPs

All Aviation Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 94,558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Office lunches

Breakroom stocked

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of our supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. This role will focus on building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable vehicle builds.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April). Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills, especially related to cost and payment terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible with a high degree of flexibility.
• Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for direct materials, helping ensure timely delivery of components for vehicle programs
• Conduct supplier gap analysis and help build and refine our approved supplier list
• Assist in developing and documenting supply chain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support development and maintenance of standard parts lists (Min/Max) to improve sourcing efficiency and cost control
• Help create templates and frameworks for supplier audits and quarterly business reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with production goals
• Contribute to process improvements that prepare the organization for scaled production and qualification

Skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Procurement familiarity

Aviation interest

Education

Supply chain/Business administration degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of our supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. This role will focus on building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable vehicle builds.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April). Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August).