Plant Project Lead Internship (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring for a Plant Project Lead Internship at its advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The role supports projects involving vehicle production, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries.

Essential Functions

• Participate in a new type project (vehicle) in the plant project lead function.
• Control and coordinate critical and cross-divisional topics with production areas including body shop, paint shop, assembly, logistics, and quality.
• Contribute to 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 projects transitioning to the plant phase.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Work directly with key personnel to understand project concepts, objectives, and approaches.
• Work with cross-functional teams on ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

Education: Student in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Project management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, and Adobe.
• Confident German and English skills, both written and spoken.
• 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.
• Studies outside the United States; applications from students currently studying in the United States are not accepted.
• A minimum of three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Availability for a minimum of six months.

Internship Details

• Preferred start date: February 2027.
• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Coverage of visa costs.
• $700 housing bonus.

Application Documents

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

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• Company retirement.
• Annual profit share.
• Possible mobility offers.
• Coaching.
• Flextime.
• Possible employee events.
• Employee discounts.
• Possible mobile phone.
• Possible parking.
• Canteen and café.
• Near-site childcare.

Contact

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

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