Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To Assist the Sourcing Innovation Manager with new product development projects, the candidate will:
• Create and execute Request for Quotation (RFQ) events to support new product projects
• Develop a database of supplier quotes, design drawing revisions and supplier communications
• Analyze Bill of Materials (finished product parts list) costs and cost changes
• Support new product development engineers and marketing managers with specific requests as needed
• Research new technologies and suppliers to add to the GTU supply chain and schedule and participate in introductory meetings
• Track project expenditures against project budget

EXPECTED LEARNINGS:

• A solid understanding of the new product development process and management techniques and the importance of Sourcing to the NPD process
• An ability to solicit, analyze and evaluate supplier quotes
• Project management
• Collaboration with different departments including engineering, marketing, innovation, purchasing and assembly
• Understanding of and ability to communicate manufacturing considerations during design
• Work and learnings will be geared toward the major of the intern

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• College sophomore, junior or rising senior
• A wide range of majors will be considered including engineering, economics, marketing, supply chain, business or similar
• A driving interest in new product development and strategic sourcing will be key to succeeding in the role
• Ability to communicate across disciplines and understand the interests of various stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• CRITICAL THINKING & DECISION MAKING: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
• CURIOSITY & LEARNING ORIENTATION:  Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
• DRIVE TO EXCEL:  Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.  Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & COMMUNICATION:  Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment with occasional meetings in the engineering lab and customer visits at active construction sites (pending current COVID guidelines).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting. 

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