Body Shop Production Engineer 2

Charleston Regional Development Alliance; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

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EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN

Descripción de la vacante

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks an experienced manufacturing/industrial engineer to lead process improvements, lean practices, and capacity planning at the Sprinter plant.

You will analyze production lines, drive cost reductions, support supplier engagement, and develop standards while mentoring teams.

The role offers excellent compensation, 401k matching, and opportunities to contribute to safety and quality across the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience; automotive preferred (Body in White, Paint and Assembly).
• PLC experience.
• Hands-on experience in offline simulations.
• 3D-CAD experience (Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX).
• Line balancing and time studies.
• Knowledge of lean concepts and waste reduction.
• Able to perform essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of joining technologies Mig/Mag, spot, laser welding, and gluing a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
• Drive implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Investigates problems, analyzes root causes and derives resolutions using 8D method.
• Supports operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives.
• Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations.
• Supports design, documentation, and implementation of medium-scale manufacturing processes.
• Proposes cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
• Contributes to product and process quality design testing methods.

Conocimientos

PLC experience

Offline simulations

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Strong communication

Present technical information

Team guidance

Training & KPI reporting

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree

Herramientas

3D-CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX)

Descripción del empleo

Description

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.

Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability

Drive the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.

Investigates problems, analyzes root causes and derives resolutions. Will use 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure sustainable quality products

Supports operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes

Provides input for budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability

Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations

Supports the design, documentation, and implementation of medium-scale manufacturing processes. Checks feasibility of product changes

Performs a variety of moderately complex tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Evaluates current production activities and make recommendations for improvements

Periodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards

Proposes cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards

Contributes to product and process quality design testing methods

Develops planning standards, methods, and procedures

Stays current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes

Assist management in manpower distribution to achieve efficiency goals

Provides guidance to team members to accomplish production goals

Heavily involved in medium-scale projects from beginning to end.

Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

Additional responsibilities include: Leading the Cell Tech team in regards to structure, repsonsilbities, KPI’s, and training. Responsible for headcount planning and HPV target activities. Driving shop KPI’s and creating weekly and monthly reports.

Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

Will perform other duties as assigned

Budget responsibilities to create reports for actual spending versus budget in running costs and internal projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree required*
• 3-5 years of relevant expeirence required, strongly preffered automotive, such as Body in White, Paint and Assembly
• PLC experience
• Hands-on experience in off-line simulations
• 3D-CAD experience such as; Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, ect.
• Line Balancing, time studies, line layout planning
• New Lean Concept, waste reduction and parts presentations
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
• Able to perform essential functions of the job

*6 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree

Ability to present technical information a plus.

Proven written and verbal communication at all levels within the organization with good negotiation skills.

Able to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions.

Knowledge of joining technologies such Mig/Mag, spot, and laser welding, and gluing a plus

Use of value stream mapping to identify opportunities for waste reduction is a plus.

We are all in for change. Are you too?

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

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.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV Charleston”) is a Ladson, South Carolina–based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.

Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

https://mbvcharleston.com/

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-South Carolina-Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Charleston 29456