This is a remote position.
Location: Remote (India or Southeast Asia preferred)
Duration: 12 weeks
Company: Trustbridge (a venture of Vulcury LLC)
Internship Type: Full-time
About Trustbridge
Trustbridge is building a smarter way to get manufacturing work done.
We help companies with complex, custom part requirements—across aerospace, medical devices, automotive, industrial hardware, and startups—connect with the right manufacturing partners globally. Instead of traditional reps or generic marketplaces, we combine engineering judgment, supplier relationships, and technology to deliver faster, better sourcing outcomes.
Trustbridge is incubated by Vulcury, a U.S.-based venture studio founded by a former Deloitte strategy consultant and the ex-CEO of 3Diligent. While our core operations are U.S.-based, India and Southeast Asia are critical growth markets, and this internship plays a key role in building that expansion.
About the Internship
This is not a typical classroom-style internship.
As a Manufacturing Strategy & Supplier Development Intern, you’ll work hands-on with real RFQs, technical drawings, and manufacturing suppliers. You’ll act as a bridge between customers, internal teams, and factories—helping ensure the right suppliers are matched to the right jobs.
If you enjoy understanding how parts are made, speaking with vendors about processes, tolerances, lead times, and pricing, and want exposure to how a manufacturing startup scales, this role is designed for you.
You’ll work closely with the CEO, Asia venture lead, and product team, and your work will directly impact live customer orders.
What You’ll Do
Manufacturing & Supplier Development
Review customer RFQs, technical drawings, and BOMs
Identify suitable suppliers based on manufacturing process, capability, and capacity
Speak directly with manufacturers (CNC, sheet metal, fabrication, casting, molding, etc.)
Assess supplier strengths, quality standards, lead times, and pricing logic
Support onboarding and vetting of new manufacturing partners
Asia Market Execution
Help execute Trustbridge’s manufacturing expansion strategy in India and Southeast Asia
Map regional manufacturing capabilities and cost structures
Build long-term supplier relationships through consistent communication
Product & Operations Input
Identify real-world pain points in RFQ review, quoting, and supplier coordination
Share structured feedback with product and design teams
Assist with setting up operational tools (CRM entries, RFQ tracking, supplier databases)
Communication & Coordination
Act as a coordination point between customers, suppliers, and internal teams
Communicate clearly with global stakeholders via calls and email
Support supplier outreach and partnership initiatives
What We Value
Hands-on mindset — you’re comfortable getting into details
Bias for action — you follow up, push conversations forward, and close loops
Practical thinking — you balance engineering realities with business needs
Curiosity about how manufacturing businesses actually work
Requirements
Required
Mechanical Engineering background (graduate, final-year student, or recent graduate)
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, fabrication, casting, etc.)
Comfortable reading and interpreting technical drawings
Strong spoken and written English (supplier and internal calls are a key part of the role)
Willingness to take ownership and execute without excessive supervision
Preferred / Bonus
MBA student or recent MBA graduate
Prior exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, or B2B sales
Experience interacting with vendors, factories, or machine shops
Interest in startups, marketplaces, and cross-border manufacturing
Benefits
Why This Internship Matters
Work on live customer RFQs, not simulations or case studies
Learn directly from experienced founders and operators
Gain exposure to global manufacturing sourcing and supplier strategy
Play a role in building Trustbridge’s long-term Asia presence
Strong performance may lead to a full-time or extended role