Manufacturing Engineer 3 - Paint and Body

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Group AG in South Carolina seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to plan, design, and optimize industrial processes for automotive production. You will advance lean practices, improve methods, and ensure efficient production scheduling while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing engineering within the automotive sector, with proven ability to analyze processes, drive cost reductions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production planning and capacity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plans and designs manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
• Improve production methods, determine manufacturing capacity, and set up production schedules.
• Provides support in the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling.
• Manage the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Investigates problems, analyzes root causes and derives resolutions using the 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure sustainable quality products.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

8D Problem Solving

Value stream mapping

Job description

Aufgaben

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.

Summary:

Monitors the factory’s performance, manage & allocate manpower and strengthen and develop the organization's production & planning structure. Develops, implants, and improves complex manufacturing production processes and methods.

Responsibilities:

Plans and designs manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.

Improve production methods, determine manufacturing capacity, and set up production schedules

Provides support in the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

Manage 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.

Develops operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives

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

Participates in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability

Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations

Designs, documents, and implements medium to large-scale manufacturing processes. Determines feasibility of production changes

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

Evaluates current production activities & processes and drives improvements

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

Implements 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

Provides guidance to less senior manufacturing engineers.

May act as deputy for Production Manager

Proposes and manages medium-scale projects from beginning to end.

Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifikationen

Qualifications:

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

Over 5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferring automotive, such as Body in White, Paint, and Assembly.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Utilize system analysis of production methods/procedures and process automations for continued growth improvements.

Ability to present complex technical information related to achieving goals of the department.

Motivate, develop, direct and influence team members at all levels and cultural backgrounds of the organization.

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

Background in manpower distribution based on production and efficiency targets.

Experience in process layout and optimization incorporating asset utilization is a plus.

Knowledge of value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve output in a production environment is desired.

Proven written and verbal communication to all levels.