Engineering Production Planner 2 - Assembly Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC Start from: immediately

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC, seeks a Production Planning Engineer with 0–2 years automotive manufacturing experience. You will define production sequences, plan equipment, and optimize processes across Body/Paint/Assembly subsystems while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, KPI tracking, and cost awareness. Candidates should hold a Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial Eng and have ISO 9001 knowledge; MTM Blue Card and Spanish/German language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Maintenance Engineering or similar.
• 0–2 years of relevant automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and control multiple production areas.
• Coordination and communication skills to manage activities with stakeholders.
• Analytical, data-driven decision making and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to report main KPIs for line utilization and time studies.
• MTM Blue Card is a plus.
• Spanish and/or German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan production sequences for limited subsystems and lines.
• Pre-planning and detailed planning for cycles, layouts, and lead times.
• Plan simple production equipment and determine resource needs.
• Prepare cost estimates and procurement proposals.
• Coordinate setup, acceptance, and monitoring of subsystems.
• Optimize and document production workflows and standards.
• Participate in projects and cross-functional teams.

Skills

ISO 9001

Production planning

Coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

KPI reporting

MTM Blue Card

Spanish/German

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Job description

Tasks

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:Defines productive or non-productive processes and concepts for the industrialization and manufacturing of automobiles according to specified standards in quality, productivity, ergonomics, safety, and economy for one or more line segments within defined shops such as Body, Paint or Assembly Shop. Drive own initiatives to optimize processes, ensure compliance with standards, and achieve continuous improvement in all aspects of production. Participates in multidisciplinary teams in problem solving to improve quality or efficiency of the operationsResponsibilities

• Plan sequences of operations/working cycles for limited subsystems:
• Perform pre-planning, primary and detailed planning for sequences of operations, working cycles, layouts, processes, material presentation, concepts, production equipment and lead times in accordance with quality, ergonomic and operational targets for limited subsystems, e.g. limited BiW work (detachable parts, front-end subassemblies, sidewall subassemblies), roller dynamometers, parts production using similar technologies, in conjunction with other involved parties.
• Change and acquire new production equipment on the basis of efficiency measures.
• Prepare target/actual comparisons of required capacities or product variants, present alternatives and compile, reconcile and monitor asset investment/capital expenditure costs, overheads and production times.
• Check technical product documentation and criteria for optimal implementation; request amendment and adjustment as required.
• Plan simple production equipment:
• Create capacity and utilization plans for simple production equipment (e.g. Bemis, Tools, simple Manipulators).
• Determine nature and quantity of production equipment required.
• Estimate costs and develop proposals for internal/external procurement; arrange procurement as appropriate.
• Prepare requirements and obtain and evaluate offers for limited subsystems:
• Develop and reconcile requirements (e.g. technical and other specifications) for limited subsystems and services.
• Evaluate contractors on the basis of technical considerations and propose for selection.
• Obtain offers and evaluate in terms of technical implementation, value for money, follow-up costs and supply availability.
• Clarify details with regard to technology, construction and delivery dates.
• Provide support to Procurement on technical issues relating to negotiations.
• Support and monitor the setup, approval and acceptance of limited subsystems:
• Coordinate and monitor the setup, approval, acceptance and initial utilization of limited subsystems.
• Control the correct implementation in terms of technical requirements and scheduling.
• Demonstrate process capability.
• Create acceptance reports, jointly define and schedule remediation measures for faults and track their implementation.
• Perform follow-up approval and acceptance as required.
• Arrange additional changes and improvements and adjust documentation accordingly.
• Optimize and document technical processes for limited subsystems:
• Determine production workflows; describe working cycles, sequences of operations, layouts, material presentation, production equipment and tool concepts and determine optimal batch sizes for limited subsystems.
• Calculate and determine standard times (MTM/c-values).
• Document production workflows, including machine setting data.
• Implement provisions on test procedures.
• Submit testing and measurement orders.
• Develop, introduce and monitor rationalization measures, reductions to production times and procedural improvements; evaluate results.
• Reconcile, determine and represent all planning parameters with the specialist departments.
• Understand and apply existing planning standards, guidelines and auditable documentation; request amendment and adjustment as required.
• Participate in projects:
• Contribute knowledge/experience from own area of responsibility to projects and working groups.
• Represent results and requirements of own area. Implement process steps/packages of measures as required.
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities:

Oversee budget tracking, cost monitoring and reporting for capex and non-capex investments from own area of responsibility, ensuring cost efficiency and strategic resource allocation for line interventions under their responsibility in word with management.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Maintenance Engineering or similar
• 0-2 years of relevant automotive manufacturing experience
• Knowledge and Skills
• Proficiency in ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and control multiple production areas under his responsibility(e.g. Body Shop, Paint Shop, Assembly Shop, Battery etc)
• Coordination and communication skills to manage activities under the line of his/her responsibility and liaising with stakeholders.
• Analytical skills and data driven person for decision making and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to report main KPIs referring, line utilization, capability of process and time studies.
• Certifications: MTM Blue Card is a plus.
• Languages: Spanish and or German are a plus.

We are all in for change. Are you too?

If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company

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.