Bothell, WA, USA
15 days ago
Sourcing Engineer Co-Op

Job Description:

Early Talent Program Overview: 

The Terex Early Talent Program immerses high potential students in challenging real-world projects which directly help drive business results at our global organization. Our rich beliefs in innovation and continuous improvement, paired with our students' diverse and creative mindsets, lead to the development of our best-in-class products, positively impacting the lives of people worldwide. 

We are committed to the personal and professional development of our students and are proud to encourage their growth into our leaders of tomorrow.

 

Highlights: 

Receive hands-on training and provide contributions engineering and sourcing applications 

Partner with team members from global locations – 5 manufacturing locations worldwide. 

Intern/Co-op opportunities can lead to full time careers 

Real World Responsibilities: 

During your time with us you will: 

Execute Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quote (RFQ) packages for New Product Development parts 

Perform quote analysis, supplier negotiations, and drive optimal sourcing scenarios (under category manager supervision) 

Receive training for and assist in New Product Development teams in cost estimation using various methodologies including: 

Apriori – cost simulation software 

Analagous part costing using supplier data 

Supplier Rough order of Magnitude Quoting 

Receive training for and assist Sr. Sourcing engineer in reviewing New Product development designs for cost & global manufacturability  

Resolve disputes between engineering and sourcing teams as it relates to technical specifications, engineering tolerances, quality, delivery and cost 

Receive training for and assist Sr. Sourcing Engineering in performing Vertical Integration and CAPEX using RoI and NPV frameworks 

Assist Sr. Sourcing engineer via standardization and documentation Sourcing best practices / methodology improvements for internal publishing 

Assist in delivery of key sourcing milestones in new product development programs 

Contribute to ongoing development of sourcing tools including web-based software tools 

Verify and improve data accuracy related to part classification, incoterms, forecasting, etc. 

 

As part of our team we will: 

Provide you with real-world assignments that will provide you valuable experience as you begin your career in engineering or sourcing 

Introduce you to professionals and gain proficiency in Engineering and Strategic Sourcing functions. 

 

Must haves: 

Has or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 

Business, applied math degrees will also be considered, position will focus more on data analytics and less on engineering 

Able to work full-time 40 hours per week for 6 months in Bothell, WA 

Be willing and able to participate in global project or supplier meetings as needed, potentially outside of normal business hours 

Experience in design engineering, through engineering clubs or past internship experience 

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) 

Financial awareness and ability to assess the commercial viability of projects 

Highly organized, self-managing and capable of managing a large workload and competing priorities 

Integrity and Trust 

Superior attention to detail 

 

Nice to haves: 

Adaptable, innovative, and proactive 

Experience managing large / complex bills of materials 

Strong analytics skills with proven experience in data analysis and research 

Experience of using data visualization tools such as Qlik, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI 

Working knowledge of Oracle ERP and reporting platforms 

Fluency in basic manufacturing processes, especially in metal fabrication 

Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings 

Working knowledge of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles 

Excellent listening, communication, and relationship skills 

Excellent presentation skills 

 

The compensation for this position is $26/hr for undergraduate interns and $28/hr for graduate or returning interns. This position is eligible for holiday pay. 

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.   

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement.  It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com  

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

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