Operations, Supply Chain Intern
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management, Inventory Control & Analysis
Onsite:
Phoenix, AZ
May/June - August/September 2027
No relocation assistance or housing provided
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.
Job 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
- 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.
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Preferred Qualifications- Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or supply chain concepts through coursework or prior internships
- Basic understanding of process improvement or Lean methodologies
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.
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 Linked In Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.
Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.
Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location).
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