Supply Chain Summer 2026 Internship (Euclid, Oh)

Supply Chain Summer 2026 Internship (Euclid, Oh)

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
Req ID: 28121

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 Program

Lincoln 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.

Potential Projects

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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