Logistics Engineer Intern — Data-Driven Ops & Process Improvement

Daimler Truck AG; Cleveland (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development andNetworking

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is offering an internship across US locations to gain real-world logistics experience. Interns will analyze material flow, support inventory control, and participate in cross-functional projects that improve safety, efficiency, and material availability.

You will develop skills in logistics operations, data analysis, and continuous improvement while contributing to production continuity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June).
• Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field.
• Training or experience in lean principles.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and PDCA cycles.
• Experience with waste elimination and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material flow and inventory data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities that support reliable delivery of parts to production.
• Support daily warehouse and logistics operations by helping monitor material shortages, investigating root causes, and assisting in the resolution of supply disruptions.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving accuracy within warehouse and internal transportation processes.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that provide visibility into key operational metrics, helping the team make data-driven decisions.
• Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to improve communication and coordination between warehouse operations, production, and planning functions.
• Document standard work and support the development of process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity across the logistics operation.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to department leadership, building communication and problem-solving skills in a professional environment
• Support digitalization efforts by helping improve tracking and reporting tools used to monitor material shortages and inventory accuracy.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to optimize warehouse layout, material flow paths, and storage strategies to improve efficiency.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving tools

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Automotive trucking industry passion

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (enrolled in or graduated within 1 year)

Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP/ERP systems

WMS

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is offering an internship across US locations to gain real-world logistics experience. Interns will analyze material flow, support inventory control, and participate in cross-functional projects that improve safety, efficiency, and material availability.

You will develop skills in logistics operations, data analysis, and continuous improvement while contributing to production continuity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.