Supplier Discovery

**Supplier Onboarding Intern (Remote, India-Based)**
**Company**: Trustbridge Design and Manufacturing, a Division of Vulcury LLC
**Duration**: 12 weeks (Paid Internship, with potential for extension or contractor role)
**Shift**: India Day Shift with partial U.S. overlap

**About Trustbridge**

Trustbridge Design and Manufacturing, part of Vulcury LLC, is a global platform that helps startups and enterprises bring innovative products to life. From concept to production, we combine expert product design with a network of top-tier manufacturers across CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, casting, and sheet metal fabrication.

We specialize in **design for manufacturability (DFM)** and maintaining a **high-quality global supplier network**. This internship offers a unique chance to see firsthand how world-class products are made and how the right supplier shapes success.

**What You’ll Do**

As a **Supplier Onboarding Intern**, you will work closely with our engineering and sourcing teams to identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers into our trusted supplier network. You will contribute directly to maintaining quality, reliability, and efficiency across global manufacturing partnerships.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Researching potential manufacturers that meet Trustbridge’s quality and capability standards
- Conducting structured interviews to assess technical expertise, certifications, and quality systems
- Reviewing supplier case studies, sample parts, and past projects for suitability
- Maintaining detailed supplier profiles and documentation
- Guiding approved suppliers through our onboarding workflow
- Flagging risks or discrepancies in supplier claims
- Collaborating with design and engineering teams to match suppliers with project requirements

**Who You Are**
- Curious about manufacturing processes like CNC machining, molding, casting, 3D printing, or sheet metal fabrication
- Familiar with design-for-manufacturing principles and production methods
- Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of judgment for quality and process risks
- Comfortable working with structured workflows, checklists, and technical documentation
- Engineering students or individuals with hands-on manufacturing experience are preferred
- Equipped with a personal laptop and stable internet for remote work

**What You’ll Gain**
- **Real-World Experience**: Hands-on exposure to global supplier sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding
- **Design + Manufacturing Insight**: Learn how product design impacts manufacturing success
- **Direct Impact**: Play a key role in expanding our trusted global supplier network
- **Mentorship**: Work alongside experienced engineers, sourcing experts, and product designers
- **Growth Opportunities**: High performers may be offered extended contracts or full-time roles
- **Skill Development**: Gain expertise in supply chain management, quality assurance, and vendor evaluation

**Internship Snapshot**
- **Duration**: 12 weeks
- **Compensation**: Paid stipend
- **Location**: Remote (India preferred)
- **Hours**: India day shift with partial U.S. overlap
- **Equipment**: Own laptop and reliable internet required

**Join Trustbridge and be part of the team that powers world-class product innovation through quality manufacturing partnerships**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹16,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote