Jobs at Graco

Leads corporate finance activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, investment analysis, reporting, cost savings, internal controls, audits, and process improvements. Partners with corporate functions to develop strategy, track performance metrics, manage expenditures, and improve returns on investments. Oversees a finance team, manages the finance budget, mentors employees, and influences cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix organization.

Design and model mechanical systems, components, automation equipment, test benches, and machines using Creo or SolidWorks. Perform FEA and CFD analysis, select materials and manufacturing processes, optimize designs for manufacturability, conduct prototype testing, and prepare technical documentation. Lead design reviews, collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, manage project priorities, and drive continuous improvement while meeting safety, reliability, timeline, and budget requirements.

Supports the Search Optimization and Digital Content team through digital content drafting, web and email formatting, keyword research, paid media targeting, SEO audits, content entry, and recommendations to increase website traffic. The intern will present project findings to executive leadership and develop foundational skills in digital marketing, content strategy, and communications.

Conduct domestic and international internal audits assessing financial, operational, compliance, and control risks. Plan audits, develop workpapers and reports, communicate findings, and recommend improvements. Support fraud, anti-corruption, cybersecurity, Code of Conduct, and enterprise risk assessments, while leading process improvements and training. The role requires collaboration with Internal Audit leadership and travel of up to 30%.

Plans and schedules purchased and manufactured materials and products in a manufacturing environment. Manages forecasts, inventory, supply and demand, production orders, shop-floor priorities, and supplier flow to meet customer service objectives. Maintains planning parameters in GAINS and Oracle, analyzes exceptions, reports inventory and service levels, and communicates shortages, capacity issues, delivery changes, and quality concerns across cross-functional teams.

Plans and schedules purchased and manufactured materials and products in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include demand forecasting, inventory optimization, MRP execution, supplier coordination, production scheduling, shop-floor prioritization, shortage management, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role uses GAINS and Oracle systems to align supply and demand, maintain planning parameters, manage safety stock, support product launches, and improve service levels while reducing inventory.

Leads enterprise integrated supply chain excellence, including network optimization, footprint and capacity strategy, operational excellence, strategic initiative governance, technology enablement, AI adoption, value realization, and executive team leadership. Oversees supply chain transformation, manufacturing and distribution decisions, acquisition integration, technology investment prioritization, financial management, and development of enterprise capabilities across a multisite industrial manufacturing network.

Drives new business growth by identifying target accounts, generating outbound pipeline, qualifying opportunities, and engaging decision-makers. The role uncovers customer needs, positions Graco solutions, monitors market and competitive trends, executes growth campaigns, and partners with account managers and distributors through the sales process. It also tracks CRM activity, pipeline health, conversion metrics, and market insights. Travel is approximately 25–40%.

Forecast, plan, and schedule purchased and manufactured products in a manufacturing environment. Manage inventory, supply and demand, material flow, manufacturing orders, planning parameters, and shop-floor priorities to meet customer service and inventory objectives. Analyze supply exceptions, maintain forecasts in GAINS, drive Oracle planning, report inventory and service levels, and communicate shortages, quality issues, capacity constraints, and delivery changes across cross-functional teams.

Leads supplier qualification, audits, PPAP/FAI, corrective actions, quality monitoring, and supplier development across key commodities. Drives APQP, FMEA, capability analysis, performance scorecards, and systemic quality improvements while partnering with sourcing and product teams. Serves as a technical authority, mentors engineers, trains suppliers, and influences supplier strategy, risk mitigation, and manufacturing capability. Travel is required 15–20% of the time.

Accounting Intern supporting the Credit and Shared Services team through department metric analysis, ERP conversion and data integrity projects, cash automation implementation, customer debit assistance, and deduction and repayment alignment. The role provides exposure to shared services accounting and finance while requiring collaboration, organization, analytical problem-solving, communication, and customer contact by phone or email.

Designs, administers, and improves global compensation programs, including pay structures, job evaluations, market analysis, merit cycles, bonuses, incentives, recognition, severance, and pay equity compliance. Partners with HR leaders on compensation strategy, supports benefits projects and acquisitions, analyzes program effectiveness, and recommends improvements. Requires strong compensation expertise, advanced Excel skills, analytical ability, and cross-functional communication.

Leads HR due diligence, planning, and execution for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and transformation initiatives. Coordinates HR workstreams, Day-1 readiness, change management, communications, synergies, governance, and operational transitions. Owns the HR M&A playbook and serves as project management lead for strategic cross-functional HR initiatives, establishing standards, tracking risks, and ensuring timely delivery across HR disciplines.

Forecasts, plans, and schedules assigned products and materials in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include demand forecasting, inventory optimization, purchasing, MRP planning, manufacturing scheduling, shop-floor prioritization, supply issue communication, and reporting on inventory and service levels. The role uses GAINS and Oracle systems while collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing, customer service, marketing, and other cross-functional teams.

Supports business intelligence, data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for operations, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams. Uses Power BI, SQL, Excel, Oracle ERP, and OneStream to integrate and visualize data, improve reporting processes, document solutions, and communicate insights. Collaborates cross-functionally on BI roadmap initiatives, process improvements, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Drive sales growth for Graco products across an assigned territory by developing sales channels, acquiring and retaining accounts, analyzing market trends, and managing customer relationships. Conduct site visits, support product launches, train sales staff and channel partners, collaborate with marketing and product teams, manage supplier relationships, and provide performance reports. Travel up to 50% and manage training and demonstration equipment accounts.

Designs and supports customer-specific powder coating systems, including layouts, detailed drawings, specifications, bills of materials, manuals, and compliance analysis. Collaborates with sales, operations, vendors, service, and customers throughout project development and installation. Troubleshoots issues, conducts design and safety reviews, supports demonstrations and training, and provides onsite assistance. Uses AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and PTC Creo while applying mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and industry-standard compliance knowledge.

MBA Marketing Interns lead a strategic category marketing project involving market, customer, competitive, and Voice of Customer research. They analyze insights, collaborate cross-functionally with product management, sales, channel marketing, and corporate marketing, and develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership. The internship provides mentorship and experience in marketing strategy, business analysis, executive communication, and go-to-market planning.

MBA marketing intern leading a strategic category marketing project for an assigned customer segment. Responsibilities include market, customer, competitive, and Voice of Customer research; analyzing insights; developing growth and go-to-market recommendations; collaborating cross-functionally; and presenting findings to executive leadership. The role provides mentorship and exposure to product management, sales, channel marketing, and corporate marketing.

Supports category marketing through market research, competitive analysis, customer segmentation, product positioning, branding, launch coordination, pricing research, KPI tracking, and Voice of Customer analysis. The intern helps develop category roadmaps and go-to-market plans, organizes marketing materials and event research, and presents findings to executive leadership. The role is designed to build foundational skills in category, product, and strategic marketing.