Technical Engineering Function (TEF) Intern

Bosch Group•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Technical Engineering Function intern manages and optimizes maintenance spare parts inventory and consumable supplies to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency. This role supports maintenance operations through accurate inventory management, timely procurement, stock level optimization, and parts availability while driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and cost reduction objectives. The position is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory, supporting preventive maintenance activities, and improving storeroom organization and processes to enhance overall plant reliability and performance.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a technical degree program.
Basic computer skills are required, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel knowledge. The majority of the day-to-day activities in this role include data entry and management done within Excel.
Interest and ability to learn CMMS/ERP systems, inventory management.

Nice To Haves

Prefer candidates with maintenance parts knowledge.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts, tools, and consumable supplies
Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain inventory accuracy
Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment activities to ensure critical parts availability while minimizing excess inventory
Maintain proper labeling, storage, and 5S organization standards within the storeroom
Generate purchase requisitions and track orders
Issue parts against work orders in CMMS
Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and asset data within ERP and CMMS systems
Analyze inventory usage trends, identify optimization opportunities, reduce costs, and develop/report KPIs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, storeroom organization, and process efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety and EHS requirements
Manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory while identifying opportunities for cost savings and inventory reduction
Support TPM initiatives through effective spare parts management
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to support equipment uptime and plant performance