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

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

Manufacturing Strategy – Supplier Development Intern, Mechanical Engineering

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