Intern - Business Development

Located near beautiful Charleston, SC, Parker's Gas Turbine Power Generation business manufacturers fuel nozzles for power generation and military aerospace applications. Our team is capable of "quick turn" new product introduction and design for manufacture. We pride ourselves in differentiating from our competitors by providing high technology solutions at unmatched lead times. Our core competencies include advanced metal joining, flow control and nondestructive testing (NDT). We are ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP certified.

Position Summary:

This summer internship with the Business (Inside Sales & Project Management) Team will provide you the opportunity to grow both technically and personally through practical working experience. This position will work directly with the business team, as well as cross-functionally, to ensure customer & business stakeholder obligations are met.

Responsibilities:

• While receiving support & coaching from the Business Team Leader, lead & manage projects of small-moderate scope related to new business, technical programs, or manufacturing process changes.
• Customer Purchase order (contract) review to ensure alignment across all business functions.
• Implement data tools to facilitate visualization of business team's standard work & continuous improvement.
• Planned shipment date alignment across all areas of our internal Parker business systems & communication to customers via weekly meetings and customer portals.
• Establish sustainable tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of business team operations.
• Regular update of shipment commitments to customers and creation of visual communication/alignment to "shop floor" delivery commitment / performance.
• Support administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing bachelor's in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Candidate shall have completed sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong analytical & people skills, demonstration of leadership capabilities and professional maturity. Demonstrated confidence, excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team member.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.