Supply Chain Praktikant (m/w/d)

Job Description

Are you interested in how supply chain, quality, and manufacturing come together in a real industrial environment? At Nel Hydrogen, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting supply chain processes that enable the production of large‑scale electrolyzer systems used in the green hydrogen economy.

We are now looking for a Supply Chain Intern to support our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team in Wallingford, CT. This is a paid summer internship.

About the Role

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will assist with a broad range of internal and external supply chain activities, including supplier approval and monitoring, inventory control, and quality‑related processes.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, contributing to documentation, audits, data reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers exposure to real operational processes within an industrial manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, structure, and quality.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Update legacy supplier documentation and support cleanup of the Approved Supplier List
• Perform internal supply chain audits using MMS Pyramid tools and identify areas for improvement
• Create and update documentation related to supplier assessment, approval, and monitoring
• Review of MRB with Quality Engineers and follow up on Supplier Corrective actions
• Assist in writing work instructions for alternate parts usage and related documentation
• Process requests related to part obsolescence
• Review and support best practices for first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) using LEAN principles
• Support inventory control activities through cycle count programs
• Review incoming inspection results and audit findings
• Work with Quality to identify product defects and support documentation and feedback to suppliers
• Perform all tasks in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures

Qualifications and Desired Competencies

• Currently working toward a degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, LEAN principles, or a related field
• Proficiency with computers and standard software systems
• Strong PowerPoint and report‑writing skills
• Good verbal, reading, and written English communication skills
• Ability to work accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner
• High attention to detail
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working both independently and in a team

If you enjoy working with structured processes, improving how things are done, and collaborating with others in a manufacturing and supply chain environment, we encourage you to apply.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

What we can offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees as well as a short-term incentive program. The Company offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

Visas

• Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer-M/F/Disabled/Veteran and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: FederalEnglish.pdf)