Assembly Intern

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is seeking an Assembly Intern to support factory planning and engineering activities for the Charleston plant. You will assist in multiple production areas, document processes, and help optimize daily workflows while learning during a structured internship.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a multi-million dollar project while gaining real-world experience in factory planning, with possible start in

Qualifications

• Having graduated within the past 12 months or currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
• Learn or improve the German language; cultural exchange with German interns.

Responsibilities

• Assist areas such as Trim, Chassis, End-of-Line or Quality Assurance in Production.
• Process documentation.
• Feasibility analysis of optimization projects.
• Optimize daily processes with new ideas.
• Coordinate project steps with plant operations.
• Read and interpret drawings when needed.
• Assist and lead meetings.
• Taking meeting minutes and KPI editing.
• Process optimization of production line processes.
• Improve quality transparency by creating dashboards.
• Time studies and analysis of bottlenecks.
• Process analysis and process improvement ideas and implementation.
• Project planning using Microsoft Planner.
• Time studies and poke-yoke implementations.

Skills

Information Systems

Lean Manufacturing

OEE & KPIs

Communication & Presentation

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Job Description - Assembly Intern (MER00043NP)

Assembly Intern Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview

We have an immediate opening for an Assembly Intern position.

Reporting to the Assembly Manager, the Assembly Intern provides the best possible support by assisting with all aspects of factory planning and engineering and helps to ensure that the ongoing plant expansion runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

Assist areas such as Trim, Chassis, End-of-Line or Quality Assurance in Production

Process documentation

Feasibility analysis of optimization projects

Optimize daily processes with new ideas

Overview and updated, detailed schedule

Coordinate project steps with plant operations

Read and interpret drawings when needed

Assist and lead meetings

Taking meeting minutes and KPI editing

Process optimization of production line processes

Improve quality transparency by creating dashboards

Time studies and analysis of bottlenecks

Process analysis and process improvement ideas and implementation

Project planning using Microsoft planner

Time studies and poke yoke implementations

Assist where needed by the department or other areas

Skills

Preferred studies in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information System Engineering or other related/similar fields

• Experience with Information Systems
• Experience with lean manufacturing and methodologies
• Understanding of OEE and manufacturing KPI's
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Power-BI and related software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in process optimization and problem-solving

Qualifications

Having graduated within the past 12 months or currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business or relevant degree is required to participate in the intern program.

Learn or improve the German language; cultural exchange with German interns.

Learning Objective

We value education and want to invite current students to work with us as they work towards their educational goals. Our main objective is to give students experience and real world issues organizations face each day. We believe in working with our interns on a work schedule that allows them to focus on school and homework. We also believe in paying our interns competitive wages. This position will allow the team member to gain insight to the workings of factory planning and engineering processes. This internship will expose the team member to all levels in the organization to assist in building a resume that will allow the team member to become competitive in the job market.

Applicants should be eager, driven, focused, hard-working individuals that are ready to assist a growing company with handling a complex multi-million dollar project. He or she should be willing to learn and be taught skills from experienced members of the engineering team. The individual should be self-motivated and interested in adding value and making a difference within an organization.

Preferred Start Date

July 20, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV Charleston”) is a Ladson, South Carolina–based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.

Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

https://mbvcharleston.com/

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-South Carolina-Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Charleston 29456