Intern, Supply Chain & Operations

FCC Curtiss Wright Flow Control Corp; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright's Farris Engineering is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for a two-year rotational program with four six-month assignments within Supply Chain and Operations. The internship includes on-site roles, mentorship, and exposure to planning, inventory, production control, and logistics, with August 2026 program start. This path leads to the full-time rotational program after graduation.

Salary: $20/hour. Location: Brecksville, OH.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BA/BS degree program in Engineering, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to multi-task with quick turnaround.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with customers, suppliers, and managers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the Supply Chain department and collaboration with other departments.
• Assist and lead assigned projects.
• Develop potential process improvements for increased efficiencies and waste elimination.
• Assist in new product launch: manage master data in ERP (Infor LN), sourcing, RFQs, and analysis.
• Support forecasting, performance metrics and order management.
• Perform cost analysis and provide insights on supplier performance.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure high-quality, competitive parts sourcing.
• Create reports and dashboards to monitor costs and savings opportunities.
• Deliver presentations on suppliers and performance to management.

Skills

Multitask

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS student in Engineering, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Infor LN

Job description

Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program – Intern Placement

We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our Farris team! As our Supply Chain Intern, you are responsible for a function or critical project within the overall Supply Chain Team. This can include doing business directly with a supplier and purchasing critical components or services, onsite supplier visits or a complex project to launch new products or improve the efficiency and performance of the supply chain department. Performing at a high level in this role, makes you a top candidate for the full-time Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program position once you graduate. Our multi-year, rotational program provides challenging opportunities via short-term work assignments. This unique program led by experienced professionals will ensure that you are learning, being mentored, and intertwined with the organizations they support. Curtiss Wright Farris Engineering provides you with a flexible learning environment to help kick-start your career and provides us the resources to meet our workforce requirements for the future. Recruiting now for programs beginning August 2026. The Supply Chain and Operations organization includes functions such as Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Production Control, Customer Service and planning and Logistics. The professionals within the organization plan for raw material requirements in support of production processes, planning new valve assembly, and forecasting spare part requirements. Additionally, they are engaged in various processes facilitating the delivery of pressure relief valves, the continuous improvement of processes, and activities involved in the improvement of Supply Chain and Operations. To be a strong candidate for the rotational program, you must first be hired as a Supply Chain Intern.

Salary: $20/hour

Location: Brecksville, OH

Program Highlights

• Two year, four six-month rotations, within the Supply Chain and Operations discipline
• This program includes on-site roles and requires at least one rotation onsite.
• Cross functional learning across Supply Chain and Operations
• Networking between all Functions - Engineering, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Finance
• Assignment of a peer mentor/ on-the-job coach
• Second Rotation- Green Belt training and project in functional area
• End of rotation report-outs to leadership team in Supply Chain and Operations
• Final role placement within Supply Chain and Operations discipline based on business needs along with team members interests.
• Greenbelt training and project training and completion

Your Challenge

• Develop an understanding of the Supply Chain department and how they collaborate with other departments
• Assist and lead assigned projects
• Develop potential process improvements for increased efficiencies and waste elimination
• Assist in new product launch process: Manage master data in ERP system (Infor LN), sourcing of suppliers, request quotes from suppliers and handle analysis to make recommendations
• Supply chain analysis in support of, forecasting, performance metrics and order management
• Statistical analysis and insight reporting on commodity spend
• Sales analysis and forecast development
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Business Development & Operations to ensure the procurement of high quality and competitive parts or services
• Cost Analysis- run/create reports, monitor cost changes and assist in cost saving opportunities
• R Metrics monitoring- run reports showing departmental metrics and provide trend analysis
• Developing and delivering presentations to management on suppliers and their performance
• Interact with other CW locations
• Spreadsheet Development and Maintenance/Pivot Tables to gather critical information to decide source of supply and competitive cost levels

What You Bring

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS Degree program in Engineering, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management required
• Ability to multi-task, handling quick turnaround
• Ability to identify problem issues and escalt and/or execute acceptable solutions
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and employees/managers at all levels within the company
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain safe work environment
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• This position requires the ability to lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance The Valves Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation provides specialized and innovative valve technologies to the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical/Petrochemical, Defense and Industrial markets worldwide, critical systems improving the reliability and safety of operations in the Industries we serve enabling our customers to solve their most difficult problems and meet their core business or operational objectives. Our highly engineered valve solutions are utilized in critical systems improving the reliability and safety of operations in the Industries we serve. With Farris, a trustworthy valve is only part of our promise. Farris provides customers with total pressure relief management solutions that support a facility’s entire lifecycle, transforming the way you ensure plant safety. To learn more, please visit us at Pressure Relief Valves | Curtiss Wright Valve (cw-valvegroup.com)

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. What We Offer Our Employees: Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.