Launch Management Intern
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Launch Management Intern to support our Launch Manager in project coordination, supplier follow-ups, launch readiness tracking, and translation. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supplier management, project coordination, and manufacturing operations. The intern will work closely with the Launch Manager and suppliers to monitor project progress and support on-site activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with translation between Chinese and English
- Monitor and update project launch readiness status
- Communicate with suppliers to follow up on project progress
- Assist in supplier audits and documentation
- Compile and update supplier open-issue lists
- Visit supplier plants for on-site support
Required Skills
- Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Able to communicate in Chinese and English
- Good communication, coordination, and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn
- Own transportation and willingness to travel
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Translation & Communication: Assist with translation between Chinese and English to support communication with suppliers and internal teams.
- Launch Readiness Tracking: Monitor and update project launch readiness status to ensure tasks and deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Supplier Follow-up: Communicate with suppliers to follow up on project progress, outstanding issues, and action items.
- Supplier Audit Support: Assist in supplier audits by preparing checklists, verifying information and documenting audit findings.
- Issue Tracking: Compile, consolidate and update supplier open-issue lists to monitor outstanding matters and follow-up actions.
- Project Support: Assist the Launch Manager with daily operational tasks, documentation, reporting, and other project-related activities.
- On-site Support: Visit supplier plants to support project activities, supplier audits, and launch readiness follow-ups as required.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
- Able to communicate in Chinese and English.
- Good communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn.
- Must have own transportation and be willing to travel to supplier plants.
- Comfortable with a role that requires more than 60% on-site travel.