Intern Managing Director Operations

Join Our Team Since the 2026 season, Audi has been competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The new team has three locations. The Motorsport Competence Center of Audi in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Formula 1 factory of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Audi Motorsport Technology Center in UK is in its launch phase and growing continuously. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history. The COO Office is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the company. The team consists of a small group of Subject Matter Experts tasked with assisting senior management to achieve time, quality and cost targets through the removal of constraints and standardisation of core business processes. You will be an invaluable member of the team actively engaged in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives. This position is to be filled at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg (Germany). Your Mission The primary objective of this internship is to support a process improvement initiative associated with engineering sign-off tests for Power Unit components and sub-assemblies. This project will form the main content of the role and include the following responsibilities: Liaise with SMEs from Engineering, Quality, IT etc. to map the processes, capture pain points and identify opportunities for improvement. Propose and test improvements for sign-off by the COO and Engineering Leaders. Document Standard Operating Procedures and conduct training. Provide hyper care post go-live to ensure successful implementation of improvements. In addition to the above core activities the role will also entail ad-hoc tasks, such as: Attending COO led meetings to capture and distribute actions. Administer the publication of new / revised company processes. Your Profile Ongoing studies in Operations Management, Industrial / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or a comparable degree with a technical focus. Knowledge of operational and engineering processes in a development environment. Basic understanding of practical problem solving and process improvement techniques. Confident user of MS Office applications including CoPilot and MS Teams. Experience of using SAP or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning system. Structured and analytical thinker capable of supporting problem solving initiatives. High level of self-motivation and a willingness to learn new things. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (opportunity to interact directly with the COO). Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. Good German and English skills, both written and spoken. Apply now Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to candidates who can demonstrate and provide supporting evidence that they meet the following eligibility criteria: Applicants from the EU require a valid ID card or passport; applicants from non-EU countries require a residence permit and, if applicable, a work permit You are available to work on-site in Neuburg a.d. Donau, Germany for the full duration of the programme You are available to start the programme on 01.01.2027 You must be enrolled in a study programme and remain a registered student for the full duration of the internship Please note that all theses are subject to a confidentiality clause, and an additional non-disclosure agreement with the university supervisor may be required Application Criteria To ensure a fair review process, please submit only one application. If duplicate applications are received, only the first submission will be considered. Should you need to make any changes after applying, please respond to your confirmation email and our recruitment team will assist you. Application Process To apply, we require a current CV, relevant certificates, a certificate of enrollment, and, if applicable, your university’s examination regulations as well as an up-to-date, official transcript of records. You are also welcome to tell us more about yourself in a motivation letter. We appreciate the time and effort invested in every application. However, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback.