Internship in Productivity Development (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring an intern for the Productivity Development department at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama site. This is a paid internship supporting productivity, reporting, continuous improvement, project management, and process digitalization across planning, development, and production.

MBUSI manufactures luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles, and produces high-performance lithium-ion batteries at its Alabama campuses. The company promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Report KPIs and analyze performance gaps for metrics including Hours per Vehicle, repair, and scrap.
• Streamline data visualization using tools such as Power BI dashboards.
• Analyze monthly actuals, forecasts, and target deviations.
• Perform quantitative analysis for continuous improvement projects.
• Support reporting and the preparation and follow-up of meetings.
• Coordinate appointments and workshops with planning, development, and production areas.
• Participate in implementing and further developing project management methods.
• Support the MO/CTPC Department with continuous improvement projects, administrative tasks, and the digitalization of processes and reporting.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Work with cross-functional teams on ad hoc projects.
• Prepare presentations to support management decision-making processes.

Qualifications

Education, experience, and necessary skills must all be met to qualify.

• Currently studying Finance/Controlling, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management skills.
• Confident oral and written English and German skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work proficiently in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a university or in a gap year between a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
• Studying outside the United States; applications from students currently studying in the United States are not accepted.
• At least three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Available for six months.

Internship Details

• Preferred start date: January 2027.
• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Visa costs covered.
• $700 housing bonus.

How to Apply

Applicants must attach a cover letter including starting availability, a detailed CV or resume, university transcript, high school diploma, working references if available, and certificate of enrollment.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes-Drive
35490 Vance

Mara Buehrer
Email: mara.buehrer@mercedes-benz.com