Supplier Quality Engineer Intern

Ergotron, Inc.; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Ergotron, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to support Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, and Operations through data analysis, supplier management, and cost-improvement initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping improve efficiency, cost, and performance.

You will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support day-to-day activities and supply chain projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with large data sets and basic analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clarify expectations and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Supplier Support: assist with purchase orders, supplier, and delivery activities.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and corrective actions.
• Assist with identifying and resolving material shortages and supply constraints.
• Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting: analyze purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, lead-time, delivery, and cost data.
• Identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Warehouse, Inventory & Material Management: analyze safety stock, MOQ, lead times, and material availability.
• Support initiatives to improve material flow from Supplier, warehouse, to point of use.
• Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Project Support: partner with Operations on supply chain projects.
• Support cost-reduction, process-improvement, and supplier optimization initiatives.
• Support new product development, supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and production-readiness activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Intern will support the Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, and Operations teams through data analysis, supplier management, inventory/purchasing trends, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This position will provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping improve efficiency, cost, and performance.

The intern will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support both day-to-day activities and supply chain projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Purchasing & Supplier Support
• Assist with purchase order, supplier, and delivery-related activities.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and corrective actions.
• Assist with identifying and resolving material shortages and supply constraints.
• Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
• Analyze purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, lead-time, delivery, and cost data.
• Identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Warehouse, Inventory & Material Management
• Analyze safety stock, MOQ, lead times, and material availability.
• Support initiatives to improve material flow from Supplier, warehouse, to point of use.
• Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Project Support
• Partner with Operations team on supply chain projects.
• Support continuous-improvement projects focused on reducing manual processes, improving efficiency, and lowering costs.
• Assist with cost-reduction, process-improvement, and supplier optimization initiatives.
• Support new product development, supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and production-readiness activities.

Position Requirements (Knowledge & Experience):

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clarify expectations and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

ONE Core Values:

• Customer-Centric Innovation: Develops product concepts driven by real customer and end-user needs.
• Built to Last: Designs and prototypes with durability, serviceability, and manufacturability in mind.
• Always Improving: Explores new ideas that expand the portfolio and keep the NPD funnel full.
• Integrity: Accurate reporting of results, honest assessment of designs, and careful handling of drawings, data, and change records.