Continuous Improvement Intern: Lean & Data-Driven Auto Ops

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Tuscaloosa, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $18

Visa costs coverage

Monthly housing stipend

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama's Tuscaloosa area is offering a paid internship focused on manufacturing process improvement and digitalization.

You will analyze processes, support project planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency. Starting March 2027, the program pays $18 per hour, includes visa cost coverage and a $700 monthly housing stipend, and provides exposure to lean methods, KPIs, and data-driven decision making in a world-class

Qualifications

• Education in engineering or related field with applicable experience.
• Experience with process improvement and lean methods is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with process analysis and optimization projects.
• Support workshop preparation and facilitation.
• Analyze performance metrics and KPIs.
• Develop and implement improvement measures.
• Participate in digitalization initiatives.
• Support data-driven decision making activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Apply MPS methodologies and lean principles.
• Contribute to operational improvement projects.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing operations.
• Support problem-solving and process improvement efforts.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement workshops and operational meetings.
• Support process analysis and performance evaluations.
• Assist with project planning, implementation, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on improvement initiatives.
• Support KPI tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Assist with development of presentations, reports, and workshop materials.
• Participate in shopfloor observations and process improvement activities.
• Support the rollout, user adoption, and stabilization of digital tools within manufacturing processes.

Skills

Automotive processes

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama's Tuscaloosa area is offering a paid internship focused on manufacturing process improvement and digitalization.

You will analyze processes, support project planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency. Starting March 2027, the program pays $18 per hour, includes visa cost coverage and a $700 monthly housing stipend, and provides exposure to lean methods, KPIs, and data-driven decision making in a world-class