Lead Project Engineer - Production & Industrialization

Mercedes-Benz Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a senior engineer to lead complex equipment and production-system projects from feasibility through handover, translating product changes into executable plans and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost targets, and timely delivery, with a focus on mentoring engineers, optimizing processes, and delivering robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of engineering/industrialization/project experience.
• Experience leading equipment or production-system projects.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in project planning, governance, risk and change management.
• Knowledge of lean production systems and quality standards.
• Ability to mentor engineers and work independently.
• Proficiency with office, data analysis, and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex equipment and production-readiness projects from feasibility to handover.
• Coordinate suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, cost targets.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and milestones.
• Translate product changes into equipment concepts, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare investment estimates and monitor project costs and budgets.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Process optimization

Documentation & reporting

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Data analysis tools

Engineering tools

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a senior engineer to lead complex equipment and production-system projects from feasibility through handover, translating product changes into executable plans and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost targets, and timely delivery, with a focus on mentoring engineers, optimizing processes, and delivering robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.