Assembly Shop Intern

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercedes‑Benz Vans LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking an Assembly Shop Intern to support factory planning, engineering and ongoing plant expansion. You will assist multiple production areas, document processes and help implement optimization ideas onsite for a six‑month period.

The role requires recent graduates or students in Engineering, Business, or related fields, with lean manufacturing understanding and strong communication.January 2027 start, onsite work required.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or relevant field.
• 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.

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

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Assembly Shop Intern (MER0004A5L)

Assembly Shop 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

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

Qualifications

• Recent graduate 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.


• 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

Additional Information:

Must be able to start January 2027

Must be able to work onsite for 6 months

EEO Statement

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