Supply Chain Summer 2026 Internship (Euclid, Oh)

Lincoln Electric • Euclid, OH

3d

About The Position

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Target Program Dates: May 26th – August 7th, 2026 Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend may be available for those residing outside the immediate area of the internship location.
Location: Euclid - 22801
Are You the Missing Linc?Lincoln Electric’s
Euclid, OH
location
is looking for bright, driven
individuals
to join our
Supply Chain
Internship—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant,
you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.What Sets Us Apart
LincPal
Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
Professional Development: Frequent
workshops and leadership exposure.
Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our
state-of-the-art
Welding Technology Center.
Networking & Culture: Participate
in social
events, National Intern Day, and community service.
Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities, including our Trainee Development Program.
Overview of the ProgramLincoln Electric’s Supply Chain Internship Program offers individuals the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Participants work on meaningful projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience. The program includes technical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities like presentations and leadership-led learning sessions. It’s a great way to build skills, grow your network, and explore a future career in Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• A degree in any of the following disciplines: supply chain, engineering, or a similar field
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and lead time improvements.
• Identify root causes for why products are delivered to the wrong building and work with strategic sourcing owners to make corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations teams to enhance material staging and replenishment processes on the production floor.
• Identify packaging improvements to reduce costs and support sustainability initiatives.
• Map order-to-delivery processes and recommend changes to reduce cycle time and improve service levels.
• Conduct cost-to-serve analysis for customer segments and present actionable recommendations.
• Collect and analyze operational data to support continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Support the introduction of a final mile visibility system including auditing internal processes, validating output data, supporting the roll-out of AI agents, and implementation of new KPIs from the analytical tools.
• Document supply chain and procurement processes, contract standards, and other pertinent compliance or regulatory procedures.
• Improve Ariba platform user adoption through conducting feedback surveys and interviews, identifying common pain points, and developing QRGs and short-form video guides as required.
• Improve Ariba platform supplier adoption through analyzing current suppliers and adoption rates, and assess new opportunities through analytics assessment including spend and transaction volume.
• Investigate BuyLinc approval workflow cycle times, target specific user groups for training, and suggest workflow changes to improve user experience.
• Compose strategy packets for lower-volume, lower-dollar materials.
• Collect samples of all materials purchased for display purposes and follow up with R&D on sample analysis results.
• Outline agreements for LATAM regions.
• Deploy master data across SAP and Kinetic sites.
• Support PIRs, MOQs, and design governance activities.
• Build should-cost models for engines.
• Reduce tail-spend vendors in electrical commodities by qualifying preferred suppliers.
• Other projects designed by leadership.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend may be available for those residing outside the immediate area of the internship location.
• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.
• Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities, including our Trainee Development Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees