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2027 Operations, Supply Chain Intern

Mercury Systems · Phoenix, AZ · 1 mo ago
Management$17–$38/hrFull-time
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Qualifications (maybe preferred qualifications?). Skills (maybe list of skills like Excel, Power BI, etc). Benefits (list). Pay (pay range). Schedule (9/80 alternative work schedule). Ensure we only include sections if there is real content. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to avoid duplication: The posting includes "Required Qualifications" and "Preferred Qualifications". Also "Exposure to ..." etc. We'll map. Let's extract content: Location/Dates: "Onsite: Phoenix, AZ Internship from May/June - August/September 2027 No relocation assistance or housing provided" About the role paragraph: "Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Operations Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and Data Analysis. In this hands-on role, you’ll support various operational tasks, data analysis, reporting, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. Interns will collaborate with multiple departments, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn how processes and data support product delivery, operational efficiency, and business performance." Responsibilities list: - Assist with daily operational tasks related to manufacturing throughput, material readiness, and production coordination - Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to improve visibility and support decision‑making. - Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics used by Operations leadership - Participate in meetings with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to support planning and follow‑up actions - Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on workflow efficiency, process consistency, or data accuracy - Support documentation updates, standard work, and operational procedures to ensure alignment and clarity across teams Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in industrial engineering, supply chain, operations management or a related field - A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process - Completed at least 1 year of undergraduate studies - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas - Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) - Exposure to Lean Six Sigma tools - Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5Y analysis etc. - Exposure to MRP concepts, forecasting methods or inventory management - Demonstrated leadership through an executive role in a club/organization/athletic team, etc. - "This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government." Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or supply chain concepts through coursework or prior internships - Basic understanding of process improvement or Lean methodologies Pay: "Full time Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $17.00 - 38.00/hour, Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: the role and related responsibilities; prior work experience; education, training, skills and certifications; internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; geographic location; and alignment with market data." Benefits: "In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); health, life and disability insurance; company-paid holidays and time off; 401(k) retirement plan; discounted employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; and access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards." Schedule: "Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)" Also maybe "Why should you join Mercury Systems?" and culture paragraphs; but those may be considered boilerplate? They are substantive but maybe not required sections; we could include under About the role or separate section "About Mercury". However instructions: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could include a section "About Mercury" but not required headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can put culture description under About the role or maybe a separate "About Mercury" but not in list; better to incorporate into About the role paragraph. Skills: we could extract from Required Qualifications: Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Lean Six Sigma, MRP, forecasting, inventory management, leadership. Could list as Skills section. Requirements: maybe the eligibility (U.S. citizen etc) and enrollment, GPA, year completed. Could be separate. Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications. We need to avoid duplication: Ensure each piece appears once. Let's structure:

    About the role

    Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Operations Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and Data Analysis. In this hands‑on role, you’ll support various operational tasks, data analysis, reporting, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. Interns will collaborate with multiple departments, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn how processes and data support product delivery, operational efficiency, and business performance. The position is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, running from May/June through August/September 2027. No relocation assistance or housing is provided.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist with daily operational tasks related to manufacturing throughput, material readiness, and production coordination
    • Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to improve visibility and support decision‑making
    • Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics used by Operations leadership
    • Participate in meetings with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to support planning and follow‑up actions
    • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on workflow efficiency, process consistency, or data accuracy
    • Support documentation updates, standard work, and operational procedures to ensure alignment and clarity across teams

    Requirements

    • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in industrial engineering, supply chain, operations management or a related field
    • Minimum GPA of 3.1 required (transcripts will be requested during review)
    • Completed at least 1 year of undergraduate studies
    • U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. government authorizations (position involves access to export‑controlled information)

    Skills

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
    • Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
    • Exposure to Lean Six Sigma tools (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5Y analysis, etc.)
    • Exposure to MRP concepts, forecasting methods, or inventory management
    • Demonstrated leadership through an executive role in a club, organization, or athletic team

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or supply chain concepts through coursework or prior internships
    • Basic understanding of process improvement or Lean methodologies

    Pay

    Salary range: $17.00 – $38.00 per hour. Individual base salary offers consider role responsibilities, prior experience, education, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and market data.

    Benefits

    • Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions)
    • Health, life, and disability insurance
    • Company‑paid holidays and time off
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Discounted employee stock purchase plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, Virgin Pulse)
    • Annual stock‑based awards for Director or Vice President level roles

    Schedule

    Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule, providing additional work‑life balance (availability based on location).

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