Internship in Supplier Quality (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring for an internship supporting Supplier Quality, Capacity Management and Procurement in North America. The role is based at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International site in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Essential functions

• Support supplier industrialization activities during new vehicle launches.
• Monitor supplier readiness and milestone achievement throughout the development process.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking and KPI reporting.
• Participate in supplier risk assessments and follow-up activities.
• Support preparation of management presentations and executive summaries.
• Support development and improvement of digital reporting and dashboard tools.

Other regular daily tasks

• Update supplier readiness and project tracking reports.
• Prepare meeting minutes and action item follow-up.
• Support Quality engineers on day-to-day tasks.
• Support data collection and reporting for management reviews.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and workshops.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary skills and certifications:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and quality processes.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of quality tools, including 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why and FMEA.
• Power BI or data visualization experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university or in a gap year between a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
• Studies outside the U.S.; applications from students currently studying in the U.S. are not accepted.
• A minimum of three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Available for a minimum of six months.

Compensation and benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Coverage of visa costs.
• $700 housing bonus.
• Health benefits, company retirement, annual profit share and possible mobility offers.
• Coaching, flextime, employee events, discounts, possible mobile phone, parking, canteen and café, and near-site childcare.

Preferred start date: January 2027.

How to apply

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

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality and continuous improvement.