Industrial Engineer - Headcount & Ergonomics for Auto Production

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a specialist to plan shop headcount for Body and Paint, and to lead forecasts for operations planning and future strategy decisions.

The role emphasizes standardizing headcount processes across plants and reporting KPIs monthly to support continuous improvement. The position requires a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment, strong Lean skills, and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering/manufacturing experience focused on manpower planning and projects.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Proficient with MS Office and TEAMS.

Responsibilities

• Plan headcount requirements for Body and Paint.
• Lead headcount forecast for Operational Planning (MBBP), Pre-calculation (VK) and future strategy decisions by preparing all required reporting within MBUSI and towards Germany.
• Standardize headcount planning across plants and ensure correct reporting in WorkForcePlanning software.
• Plan project and ramp-up headcount (ePK) with Body/Paint Project Leaders and partners in Germany.
• Lead and support manpower meetings/report-outs across all levels of the organization.
• Drive Continuous Improvement through close collaboration within Series Planning and with Engineering and Production groups.
• Develop and coordinate Production Flow management topics within Body Shop (throughput time and simulations).
• Determine shop operating models to optimize headcount and run time across shops and production control.
• Develop and implement KPI reporting for assigned areas monthly and support departmental scorecards.
• Support Production on the shop floor to verify headcount needs and monitor actuals.
• Support Production with ergonomic studies for all Body/Paint stations and planning for new model projects.
• Know PLP requirements/test planning for Body/Paint processes.

Skills

Headcount planning

Process planning

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Strategic direction

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Supply Chain/Operations Management or related

Tools

Siemens Technomatix

MRS

MS Office / TEAMS

Job description

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a specialist to plan shop headcount for Body and Paint, and to lead forecasts for operations planning and future strategy decisions.

The role emphasizes standardizing headcount processes across plants and reporting KPIs monthly to support continuous improvement. The position requires a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment, strong Lean skills, and clear English communication.