VAN Assembly Production Engineer: Ramp-Up & Optimization

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Poland; Remote; PLN 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland sp. zo. o.

is seeking a Production Engineer for the VAN Assembly Production Team to lead ramp-up and continuous improvement of assembly processes. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering, and IT to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient processes. The role focuses on preparing production lines, implementing process concepts, and solving technical and process-related issues using data analysis and digital tools.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical field (mechanical/electrical/automation/mechatronics).
• Three to five years of relevant automotive/assembly experience.
• Experience in preparation, implementation, or optimization of production processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project execution experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel for business.
• Communicative knowledge of English or German.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects for preparation, launch, and ramp-up of new production processes and lines.
• Create and develop assembly process concepts considering safety, quality, costs, and schedules.
• Collaborate on machinery and equipment installation, commissioning, and optimization.
• Ensure production process stability and support production in issue resolution.
• Analyze end-to-end processes and dependencies between processes, equipment, and data.
• Identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage technical and process changes and coordinate related activities.
• Analyze cycle times, ergonomics, material flow, equipment utilization, and workplace organization.
• Coordinate process quality, complaints, and risks related to production.
• Implement and improve production methods, standards, and procedures.
• Define requirements for machinery, systems, and solutions supporting production.
• Analyze production data to assess stability and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments and manage project tasks.
• Prepare process documentation and training materials for staff.
• Use digital tools and AI for data analysis and documentation.

Skills

Production engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Structured work

Digital tools / AI awareness

Education

Technical degree (mechanical/electrical/automation/mechatronics)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland sp. zo. o.

is seeking a Production Engineer for the VAN Assembly Production Team to lead ramp-up and continuous improvement of assembly processes. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering, and IT to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient processes. The role focuses on preparing production lines, implementing process concepts, and solving technical and process-related issues using data analysis and digital tools.