Quality Department Intern

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. 

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Intern provides the best possible support by assisting with all aspects of quality, production and helping to ensure that the department runs smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Improve quality by supporting the problem solving process and work hand in hand with the failure analyzing team
• Perform root cause analysis and statistics
• Participation and documentation of shop floor and project meetings
• Tracking internal quality regarding Q-Release and failure management
• Improvement and tracking of the failure analyzing process
• Organization and moderation of the Q-Controlling committee called Quality-Forum
• Cross departmental cooperation for planning, organization and execution of E-/Q-Releases
• Provide direct assistance to the MBV Environmental Engineer
• Introduction to environmental management in manufacturing
• Facilitate ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System requirements
• Maintain ISO 14001:2015 systems
• Develop leadership abilities in a work team environment
• Participate in environmental Training sessions
• Conduct environmental inspections and samplings
• Daily tracking of production and supplier claims
• Minimize part defects in the line with the parts Quality Engineers and ensure clean point
• Support Quality Engineers by inspecting material for the release (PPAP) of parts
• Reading and interpretation of manufacturing drawings
• Training on quality processes
• Assist where needed by the department or other areas

• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma. Having participated within the past 12 months or currently working towards a 2 or 4 year degree is required to participate in the intern program.
• Public speaking and strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Organization and time management skills
• Desire to continuously improve environmental programs
• Strong science and math background
• Interest or experience in environmental management and sustainability
• Interest in biodiversity

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

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

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC ("MBV") is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location. 

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.

More than 130,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany. 

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.