<p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Seeking a motivated intern to assist with our purchasing needs. The ideal candidate will be an engineering or supply chain major eager to learn and contribute. Key responsibilities include supporting analytics and purchasing decisions, assisting with New Product Development (NPD) needs, and acting as a liaison with the NPD team. This role offers exposure to various supply chain activities and the opportunity to work closely with the product engineering department under the mentorship of a senior engineer and Supply Chain Manager.</p> <p>Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):</p> <ul> <li>Optimize supply chain processes by analyzing data and implementing improvements. </li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. </li><li>Conduct VAVE (Value Add Value Engineering) activities to reduce supply chain costs. </li><li>Create and update documentation for supply chain processes and procedures. </li><li>Evaluate and improve logistics and distribution strategies for efficiency and cost reduction. </li><li>Develop and document procurement processes for new product introductions. </li><li>Analyze and summarize supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. </li><li>Problem solving - Resolve supply chain issues by investigating problems, identifying solutions, recommending actions, and implementing changes. </li><li>Investigate and document options for supply chain alternatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency. </li></ul> <p>Essential Qualifications/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Sophomore level standing or higher in engineering course work leading to a Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain or Sciences field of Study from an accredited 4-year College or University. </li><li>Ability to perform assigned tasks and complete work on schedule with minimal supervision. </li><li>Eagerness to learn and accept challenges. </li><li>Critical problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail required. </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and must be willing to work directly in the engineering laboratory and production floor. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Effective interpersonal skills in a team environment </li><li>Must be project-oriented and able to multi-task. </li><li>Ability to work 40 hours per week during internship commitment. </li><li>Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, Teams) </li><li>Experience with CAD systems and SolidWorks </li></ul> <p>Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.</p> <p>Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.</p> <p>About CRANE Instrumentation & Sampling</p> <p>CRANE Instrumentation & Sampling is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC and specializes in small-bore fluid process control products and Sampling systems. Our Instrumentation product lines include HOKE valves (ball, check, needle, metering, and manifolds), GYROLOK compression tube fittings, and GO pressure regulators, which are made in a variety of materials. Our sampling product lines include Texas Sampling Incorporated (TSI) and Dopak Incorporated that design and manufacture grab sampling products and systems. Our markets include petrochemical, refining, chemical, power, oil & gas, alternative fuels and industrial equipment manufacturers. We have a focus on severe and critical service products manufactured with safe and reliable performance as our key objective. CRANE Instrumentation & Sampling (I&S) has over 220 employees and a global sales and distribution network.</p> <p>About CRANE ChemPharma & Energy</p> <p>Crane ChemPharma & Energy Flow Solutions is a division within the Fluid Handling Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national which specializes in highly engineered products in niche markets. Crane ChemPharma & Energy Flow Solutions designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a range of process valves and actuators under multiple brand names for a wide range of applications in a number of industries including the refinery, chemical, biopharmaceutical, and energy industries.</p> <p>About Crane</p> <p>Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater, and general industrial markets. The Company has two business segments: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane has approximately 7,500 employees and operates in 30 countries. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR)</p> <p>www.craneco.com</p>