Battery Sourcing Intern at Proterra, Inc. in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

About the Role – You will:

• Work on projects and programs currently in progress at Proterra, which allows interns to apply knowledge that contributes to the overall business.


• Work on improving parts sourcing process to include USMCA and RoHS, REACH and ELV certificates


• Work on improving processes to split from overall Sourcing to Battery Sourcing - Supplier Performance Index, On time To Source, Clear To Build, New Product Introduction Bid List, Standard Request For Quotes


• Organize our sourcing Processes – NDA, Contracts, Quotes, information


• Gain knowledge of Oracle by reviewing and maintaining Item masters for system integrity


• Additional specialized battery projects


• Have opportunities to propose new ideas or improvement concepts.


• Participate in data analysis and root cause analysis.


• Work with world class cross functional teams from quality, engineering, manufacturing, among others.
  
   

 About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Proterra team strives to ensure that our values, inclusive culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.


• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.


• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.


• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!


• This position will be part of the Sourcing that supports Proterra’s Sourcing in City of Industry, CA


• You will report to the  Manager for Sourcing  and may collaborate with other team members located at our manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.


• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.


• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.


• Strong time management and organizational skills.


• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master's program for the Spring 2021 semester in a Business or Industrial Engineering.


• Must have completed your Junior year or later in your current bachelor's program. 


• Minimum GPA of 3.5


• Apply the theory from college/university course work to real world scenarios / situations.


• Proficient in Microsoft Applications.


• Proficient in Tableau


• Coursework on program management and supply chain

You might also have:

• Familiarity with Electric Vehicles


• Previous automotive internship experience


• Understanding of problem-solving steps and processes to apply in a real-world situation.

Location: City of Industry, CA

Temporary Housing: Not available

Length of internship: Summer and Fall Semesters

Travel: 0 - 10%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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