Supplier Industrialization Intern

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Flexible work-life balance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Danfoss Climate Solutions is seeking an Supplier Industrialization Intern to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier development. You will support supplier readiness, process improvements, and performance initiatives.

You'll work with cross-functional teams and mentors to tackle real business challenges, building foundational skills in supplier industrialization, manufacturing operations, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Control Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, supplier development, continuous improvement, project management, cost reduction, or sustainability.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a willingness to learn data analysis and project tracking tools.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and learn in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier readiness and industrialization initiatives by gathering and analyzing data related to supplier capacity, quality, delivery, cost, and process performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, value engineering, and value analysis projects by conducting research, preparing data, and helping track actions and outcomes.
• Create and maintain project trackers, dashboards, reports, and presentations that provide visibility into project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams to support project execution and drive alignment.
• Assist with supplier and internal stakeholder follow-up activities to ensure documentation, process updates, and project milestones remain on track.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Supply Chain

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Control Engineering

Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Supplier Industrialization Intern

The Impact You'll Make

As a Supplier Industrialization Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier development. Your work will help support supplier readiness, process improvement, and operational performance initiatives that contribute to quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability goals.

This is an opportunity to learn how global organizations bring products and processes to life by partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will provide mentorship, coaching, and practical exposure to real business challenges.

Through meaningful projects and data-driven problem solving, you’ll build foundational skills in supplier industrialization, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and project coordination while making a tangible contribution to team objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support supplier readiness and industrialization initiatives by gathering and analyzing data related to supplier capacity, quality, delivery, cost, and process performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, value engineering, and value analysis projects by conducting research, preparing data, and helping track actions and outcomes.
• Create and maintain project trackers, dashboards, reports, and presentations that provide visibility into project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams to support project execution and drive alignment.
• Assist with supplier and internal stakeholder follow-up activities to ensure documentation, process updates, and project milestones remain on track.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Control Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, supplier development, continuous improvement, project management, cost reduction, or sustainability.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a willingness to learn data analysis and project tracking tools.
  
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and learn in a cross-functional team environment.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits likeannual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.