Internship in Supplier Quality - Focus Commodity Seats (International Student)

Tasks

Mercedes-Benz is hiring an intern to support supplier quality activities focused on the seats commodity at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

• Support ramp-up of model year vehicles at seat supplier Lear from Production Trials (PT1-3) to Start of Production (SOP).
• Drive quality-related open topic lists to closure, create management summaries, and report project progress.
• Coordinate samples, including timing tracking for Product Validation (PV) samples and shipping samples.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in the Interior department with daily and project tasks.
• Improve overall product quality through smaller projects, such as improving seat protective foil.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Support meetings with German counterparts from Research and Development and the supplier.
• Create and follow up on key performance indicators and open topics.
• Prepare reports for the supplier quality team, including Start extracts and PIA overviews.

Qualifications

Applicants must be students in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.
• Knowledge of Mercedes quality and development processes and tools, including START and PIA.
• Currently enrolled at a university or in a gap year between a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
• Studies must be outside the United States.
• At least three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Availability for a minimum of six months.

Internship Details and Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Preferred start date: January 2027.
• Visa costs covered.
• $700 housing bonus.
• Health benefits, company retirement, annual profit share, possible mobility offers, coaching, flextime, employee events, employee discounts, possible mobile phone, possible parking, canteen, café, and near-site childcare.

How to Apply

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

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