Strategic Projects Intern

Daimler AG (Canada); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a Strategic Projects Intern to support factory planning and engineering, helping ensure smooth execution of ongoing plant expansion projects. Reporting to Operations Engineering Manager, you will assist with production planning, scheduling, and creating advanced Excel models and Power BI dashboards.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and contributing to multi-million dollar projects.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current student in a related field.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills.
• Interest in AI, automation, data analytics for manufacturing.
• Analytical, proactive, and able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support production planning, engineering, and plant expansion projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, dependency maps, critical paths.
• Create and maintain Excel models and Power BI dashboards.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, opportunities.
• Prepare status reports and executive dashboards.
• Assist with readiness for new project introductions in manufacturing.
• Present updates to teams and leadership.

Skills

Project KPI Tracking

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Risk Management

AI Workflows - Copilot

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Construction Management / Mechanical/Civil Engineering / PM / Data Analytics / CS

Job description

Job Description - Strategic Projects Intern (MER00047BJ)

Strategic Projects 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 Operations Engineering Manager, the Strategic Projects Intern provides the best possible support by assisting with all aspects of factory planning and engineering and helps to ensure that ongoing projects run smoothly.

Responsibilities

The planning intern provides support to the planning team by assisting with all aspects of production planning, engineering and helps to ensure that the ongoing plant expansion project runs smoothly.

Other daily tasks include

Support planning, scheduling, and execution of brownfield construction and engineering project initiatives associated with plant transformation and new project introduction

Track project milestones, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure accurate project controls and reporting

• Collaborate with Engineering, Plant Planning, Production, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate technical information into actionable project plans
• Develop and maintain project schedules, dependency maps, critical-path analyses, and executive status reports
• Create and maintain advanced Excel models, Power BI dashboards, and automated reporting tools
• Analyze project, construction, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance gaps
• Create automated reporting workflows and leverage AI tools and data solutions to reduce manual effort and improve team efficiency
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and resource planning activities for construction and engineering projects
• Document project requirements, meeting outcomes, action items, and lessons learned to improve project governance and knowledge management
• Assist with coordination and readiness activities for new project introduction (NPI) within an existing manufacturing environment
• Present project updates, dashboard insights, and recommendations to project teams and leadership

Work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and project requirements evolve rapidly

Preferred Skills

• Project KPI Tracking - Timeline, Funding, & Processes
• Advanced Excel fundamentals
• Power BI
• Knowledge of risk management and critical path scheduling
• AI Workflow creations - Microsoft Co-Pilot

Qualifications

• Having graduated within the past 12 months or working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 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.
• Applicants should have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with Power BI, as well as an interest in AI, automation, data analytics, and digital transformation within manufacturing.
• Applicants should have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Hourly pay rate of $20.00hr for our internship program

MBV does not offer assisted living or a relocation package for this assignment

This is an onsite position

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.

We are all in for change. Are you too?

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. 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.

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