Supplier Engineer Internships
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About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to support the NGDV (Next Generation Delivery Vehicle) Supplier Quality Engineering team, working directly with high-impact suppliers to ensure flawless execution of our supply base.
This position has a Spring/Summer 2027 start date.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Provide onsite quality assurance support at supplier manufacturing locations, participating in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), problem-solving, containment actions, and 8D resolution of supplier-related quality issues.
- Support APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and capacity verification follow-up with select suppliers in collaboration with a lead SQE engineer.
- Visit supplier manufacturing sites to assess their operations, technical capabilities, quality systems, and manufacturing process controls.
- Conduct go-and-see visits to validate corrective actions and assess effectiveness of improvements on-site.
- Shadow and work closely with experienced Supplier Quality Engineers during introductory sessions and problem-solving activities with suppliers.
- Support functional validation trials of supplier parts at Spartanburg Assembly Plant.
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and quality operating systems, with primary focus on body commodities and sheet metal forming processes.
- Participate in supplier quality planning, manufacturing process control reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and validate supplier corrective actions and participate in effectiveness verification.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools to support quality assessments and process capability evaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Willing to travel 50-60% to supplier manufacturing locations (primarily Midwest) and Spartanburg, SC Assembly Plant.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
- GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Manufacturing experience or working in/supporting/ (or familiarity) with manufacturing or assembly processes.
Pay Range:
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to support the NGDV (Next Generation Delivery Vehicle) Supplier Quality Engineering team, working directly with high-impact suppliers to ensure flawless execution of our supply base.
This position has a Spring/Summer 2027 start date.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Provide onsite quality assurance support at supplier manufacturing locations, participating in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), problem-solving, containment actions, and 8D resolution of supplier-related quality issues.
- Support APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and capacity verification follow-up with select suppliers in collaboration with a lead SQE engineer.
- Visit supplier manufacturing sites to assess their operations, technical capabilities, quality systems, and manufacturing process controls.
- Conduct go-and-see visits to validate corrective actions and assess effectiveness of improvements on-site.
- Shadow and work closely with experienced Supplier Quality Engineers during introductory sessions and problem-solving activities with suppliers.
- Support functional validation trials of supplier parts at Spartanburg Assembly Plant.
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and quality operating systems, with primary focus on body commodities and sheet metal forming processes.
- Participate in supplier quality planning, manufacturing process control reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and validate supplier corrective actions and participate in effectiveness verification.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools to support quality assessments and process capability evaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Willing to travel 50-60% to supplier manufacturing locations (primarily Midwest) and Spartanburg, SC Assembly Plant.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
- GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently and efficiently.
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Manufacturing experience or working in/supporting/ (or familiarity) with manufacturing or assembly processes.
Pay Range:
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Supplier Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Supplier Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers close their summer supplier engineer internship cohorts in the fall, months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings regularly from early fall onward and submit applications as roles appear rather than waiting for a single window.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Supplier engineer intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your projects carry the most weight. Document two or three complete examples, a supplier scorecard, a corrective action analysis, or a process audit, showing the tools you used and the outcome you reached. Coursework counts when it produced a real artifact.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured supplier engineer programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Career center staff and professors frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens your reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Supplier engineer intern interviews commonly include a technical screen covering quality systems, process analysis, or supplier evaluation scenarios. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think through a supplier problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured supplier engineer internship programs early
Larger manufacturers and procurement organizations run cohort or rotational internship programs specifically built to train people new to supplier engineering. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship across sourcing, quality, and operations. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in their first recruiting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the supplier engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only sorting through roles you can actually take.
Supplier Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a supplier engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For supplier engineer candidates, a documented quality improvement project, a process audit write-up, or a supplier evaluation report gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a supplier engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For supplier engineer interns, what drives it most is performance on real work, completing assigned supplier assessments, contributing to corrective action plans, and demonstrating reliability. Team headcount and hiring timelines also factor in, so position for a return offer without counting on one.
When should I apply for supplier engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single application window gives you the widest shot at available roles.
Are supplier engineer internships paid?
Most professional supplier engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in engineering and manufacturing. Reviewing each posting directly is the most reliable way to confirm what a specific employer offers.
What should a supplier engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used, a supplier scorecard you built, a process improvement analysis, or a quality control case study with measurable outcomes. Add relevant coursework in supply chain, quality systems, or manufacturing processes. Keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote supplier engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the supplier engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get supplier engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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