Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to join our Supply Chain Team in Redmond, WA.

If you are passionate about making an impact with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry-and has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years - please read on!

This is an on-site position. Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland, WA area highly desired. Relocation support is not available for this position

JOB SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Intern will work independently with guidance from Supply Chain Management and team members to identify and develop project scope.  The intern will generate and/or improve analysis models to support improved SCM decision making.

Internship benefits allow students to:

1. Gain work experience while exploring desired career path.
2. Grow marketable skills to build up resume and assist in transitioning into the workforce.
3. Network and build professional connections within and outside of your chosen profession.

Under the supervision of experienced supply chain personnel, the Supply Chain Intern will be responsible for supply chain activities that include:

• Spend analysis, Contract Manufacturer (CM) turnkey Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts, top dollar spend part numbers.  Perform Landed Cost price comparisons.
• ERP system (Intuitive) data integrity projects
• New Product Introduction (NPI) SCM Development support and project work, to include work transfers.
• Coordinate update to AES vendor Small Business Certifications
• Working with Buyers, use lean manufacturing principles to support organization continuous improvement projects.
• Support cables and outlets Buyers with administration efforts including sales commit updates, MRP and purchase order review and coordination.
• Prepare Engineering Change Notice documents for dissemination to Contract Manufacturers
• Support continuous improvement activities for electronic documentation archiving or other focus as identified.
• Support updates to standard work guidelines
• Data input of new item standard costs and changes
• Enter invoices for payments of misc. items and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Pair with buyers to do audit file preparation and audit readiness.
• Support the preparation of supplier business reviews.
• Support negotiation preparation and planning strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires 2-3 years of college-level courses of college level courses focusing on supply chain management.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base Salary is $30 per hour, and this position is eligible for holiday pay.