Body Shop Joining & Welding Process Engineer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland is seeking a Body Shop Joining/Spot Welding Engineer to support the Jawor plant as it expands battery-electric LCV production. You will own joining processes, calibrate weld equipment, and drive quality through Process Control Plans and SPC.

The role requires a mechanical/ manufacturing engineering background, 2–3 years in automotive joining, and fluency in English with German being a plus. Travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years in automotive manufacturing with joining process focus.
• Extensive knowledge of Body Shop joining processes.
• Experience with Process Control Plans, SPC and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and CAD systems.
• Lean manufacturing principles applied in automotive production.

Responsibilities

• Own Joining & Spot Welding processes in Body-in-White/Body Shop/Welding Shop.
• Ensure joining quality and analyze measurement results to identify causes of mismatches and implement corrective actions.
• Create and develop Process Control Plans and respond to loss of joining characteristics.
• Setup/Configuration of joining equipment and weld gun calibration.
• Manage the strategy for Quality Checks (Nondestructive & Destructive).
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality & Engineering.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Intercultural communication

Fluent English

German language

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD

MFDC Spot Weld controllers

Flow Drill Screw

Job description

Job Description - Production Process Engineer – Body Shop (Joining) (MER00044GK)

Production Process Engineer – Body Shop (Joining) Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Mercedes-Benz Vans is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Body Shop Joining/Spot Welding Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of a new, sustainable, and integrated light commercial vehicle production plant in Jawor. As we expand our battery-electric LCV production capacity, we are looking for experts ready to shape the future of automotive manufacturing.

• Responsible for the Joining & Spot Welding process in Body-in-White/Body Shop/Welding Shop.
• Accountable for joining quality.
• Analyzing measurement results, identifying the causes of mismatches (processor product problems), and proposing andimplementingcorrective actions.
• Creating and developing Process Control Plans and responding to the first signals of loss of joining characteristics.
• Setup/Configuration of joining equipment (for example Bosch BOS) including weld gun calibration
• Managing and developing the strategy for Quality Checks (Nondestructive & Destructive) operations to ensure that products, processes, and procedures meet corporate standards and compliance regulations.
• Cooperation with internal customers like Production, Maintenance, Quality & Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering: Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, Automation or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environment, with a focus on joining process management of automotive parts on Welding Shop (OEM, Tire 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 or Line builder – system integrator).
• Extensive knowledge of Body Shop (Welding Shop) joining processes.
• Experience with creating Process Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis tools, Ultrasonic Checking Systems, VT 1 & 2, UT 1& 2 are advantageous.
• Experience withdeviceslike MFDC Spot Weld controllers, servo weld guns, Flow Drill Screw is an advantage and 2D/3D CAD systems.
• Experience in data analysis and problem solving: the ability to analyze measurement results.
• Excellent knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and their application in a modern automotive production environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, intercultural environment.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, proficiency in problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
• Prior experience in an automotive manufacturing plant is preferred (OEM or Tire 1, Tier 2, Tier 3).
• Languages: Fluent English; additional German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to other Mercedes-Benz locations for training and knowledge sharing.
  
  
  Hiring Manager: Marcin Cieszyński

Organization

Organization

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland sp. zo. o.

Primary Location

Poland-Lower Silesia-Jawor

Work Locations

Gottlieba Daimlera 5 Gottlieba Daimlera 5 Jawor 59-400