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Vulcury invests in early stage startups and advises companies of all sizes on strategy, growth, and efficiency
Manufacturing Strategy – Supplier Development Intern, Mechanical Engineering
Location
India
Posted
22 days ago
Salary
₹8K - ₹16K / month
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Manufacturing Strategy – Supplier Development Intern, Mechanical Engineering
Vulcury
• 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
Job 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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