Lean Production Engineer: Process Improvement & Quality

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC) is seeking to strengthen its production and planning structure by monitoring factory performance, determining manpower needs, and developing manufacturing processes for improved capacity and reliability.

The role focuses on applying best practices, Lean Manufacturing principles, and 8D problem solving to ensure sustainable quality while supporting budgeted objectives and the overall production strategy in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC) is seeking to strengthen its production and planning structure by monitoring factory performance, determining manpower needs, and developing manufacturing processes for improved capacity and reliability.

The role focuses on applying best practices, Lean Manufacturing principles, and 8D problem solving to ensure sustainable quality while supporting budgeted objectives and the overall production strategy in Charleston, SC.