MPS & CI Internship — Lean, Data-Driven Manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship hourly rate $18

Visa costs covered

Housing stipend $700 monthly

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama is offering an internship focused on process improvement and manufacturing analysis. You will study processes, assist with optimization projects, and participate in digitalization initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires a university student or gap-year candidate with at least 3 semesters in a related field, available for 6 months, and eligibility for visa coverage. Housing stipend provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or business field or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Automotive Manufacturing & Digital Process Improvement.
• Lean & continuous improvement principles required.
• Data analysis, reporting and KPI tracking skills.
• Project management and organizational abilities essential.
• Power BI and MS Office proficiency preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

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 shopfloor observations and process improvement activities.
• Assist with rollout and user adoption of digital tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Digital Process Improvement

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Operations Management

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama is offering an internship focused on process improvement and manufacturing analysis. You will study processes, assist with optimization projects, and participate in digitalization initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires a university student or gap-year candidate with at least 3 semesters in a related field, available for 6 months, and eligibility for visa coverage. Housing stipend provided.