Assembly Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Assembly Intern

Shape the future today.

The world is changing, and Mercedes-Benz Vans is at the forefront of mobility innovation. From the very beginning, we have set the pace in the field of mobility and are committed to continuing this legacy. Our interdisciplinary teams are dedicated to developing the mobility of tomorrow, with the goal of making it safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. This is a unique opportunity to apply your pioneering spirit and make a significant contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we provide an ideal environment for both your professional and personal growth. We offer cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities designed to foster and expand your professional skill set and individual strengths. Join us in collaborative work environments where you can think, try, and thrive, sparking game-changing concepts.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an immediate opening for an Assembly Intern. Reporting directly to the Assembly Manager, the Assembly Intern will provide essential support by assisting with all aspects of factory planning and engineering. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth execution of an ongoing plant expansion project.

Responsibilities (Aufgaben):

• Improve transparency of project-related action items.
• Conduct process documentation.
• Perform feasibility analysis of optimization projects.
• Optimize daily processes with new ideas.
• Maintain an overview and update the detailed project schedule.
• Coordinate project steps with plant operations.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Provide assistance where needed by the department or other areas.
• Assist in and lead meetings.
• Process optimization of production line processes.
• Conduct time studies and analysis of bottlenecks.
• Innovate strategies to overcome bottlenecks.
• Improve quality transparency in End-of-Line operations as well as the rework area.
• Perform process analysis and develop process improvement ideas and implementation.
• Take meeting minutes and edit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Engage in project planning using Microsoft Planner.
• Implement time studies and Poka-Yoke methodologies.

Skills:

• Preferred studies in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information System Engineering, or other related/similar fields.
• Experience with Information Systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and methodologies.
• Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and manufacturing KPIs.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interest in process optimization and problem-solving.

Qualifications (Qualifikationen):

• Required: Having graduated within the past 12 months or currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a relevant degree to participate in the intern program.

Opportunities:

• Learn or improve the German language.
• Engage in cultural exchange with German interns.

Learning Objective:

We highly value education and invite current students to work with us as they pursue their educational goals. Our primary objective is to provide students with practical experience and expose them to real-world issues faced by organizations daily. We are committed to working with our interns on a flexible 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 invaluable insight into the workings of factory planning and engineering processes, exposing them to all levels of the organization to build a resume that is highly competitive in the job market.

Candidate Profile:

Applicants should be eager, driven, focused, hard-working individuals ready to assist a growing company with handling a complex multi-million dollar project. The successful candidate 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 our organization.

Preferred Start Date:

January 2026

We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.

If you possess the experience outlined above and are interested in joining an outstanding company, we welcome you to apply. The Mercedes-Benz Vans division is world-renowned for its quality and innovative products.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC Overview:

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a production entity located in Ladson, South Carolina, responsible for producing Sprinter and eSprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

• MBV has invested over $500 million U.S. Dollars in its new Sprinter plant, which officially opened in 2018.
• Currently, the MBV facility provides over 1,700 jobs and supports at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.
• Representing an additional nearly $60 million investment, MBV Charleston was selected to be the first plant in the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024.
• Mercedes-Benz Vans Charleston actively invests in the local community, having donated over $1,900,000 dollars to local non-profits & schools via STEM programs since 2006, along with over 900 volunteer hours.
• Since 2006, more than 350,000 Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered across the U.S.
• In 2021, the plant celebrated its 15-year legacy of SKD production in South Carolina.
• 2023 marked a plant milestone with a record-setting over 50,000 vans produced.
• The U.S. is the second-largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

Diversity & Inclusion:

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.

Benefits:

• Mitarbeiterhandy möglich (Employee mobile phone possible)
• Gesundheitsmaßnahmen (Health measures)
• Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich (Employee discounts possible)
• Mitarbeiter Events (Employee Events)
• Parkplatz (Parking)

Contact:

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy
29456 Charleston

Contact Person: Bastian Lebsanft
E-Mail: bastian.lebsanft@mercedes-benz.com

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