Business Development Intern

Marquardt Group

22h

About The Position

We are currently in search of a Business Development Intern to join our Research and Development department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).
The Business Development Intern will support both Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Innovation initiatives at our Rochester Hills, MI location. This role provides hands-on experience in product cost optimization, project management, market research, supply chain analysis and emerging technology evaluation within a global organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Strong analytical, research, and structure problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (basic cost modeling and presentations)
• Interest in manufacturing, product development, and innovation strategy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, mostly local, as needed required 5%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier and cost benchmarking to support VA/VE initiatives
• Support VA/VE workshops and idea generation activities
• Evaluate VA/VE ideas from business and technical perspectives (cost, feasibility, impact)
• Maintain VA/VE tracking databases and prepare monthly performance reports
• Perform technology scouting and market research for targeted industries and applications
• Support business acquisition activities and customer presentation materials
• Capture innovation ideas and assist with concept documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams to track project progress and action items

Benefits

• Innovative products and diverse customer base
• Support and resources to continue learning and training
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success
• Valuable internship experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern