Strategic Projects Intern - Factory Planning & Data Viz

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

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.