Paint Production Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Selectrucks; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Ladson, South Carolina is seeking a Paint Production Engineer to monitor factory performance, determine manpower needs, and develop manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality in Sprinter production operations.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, testing method development, and guiding teams through medium-scale projects while supporting budgets and cost reduction, all while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field required (Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Electrical).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred in automotive environments such as Body in White, Paint and Assembly.
• Experience with automotive paint shop processes and manufacturing methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
• Drives Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists in manpower distribution and supports budget and cost reduction efforts.
• Designs testing methods and evaluates product and process capabilities.
• Guides teams through medium-scale projects from start to end.
• Participates in team meetings and seeks ongoing improvements.

Skills

Paint shop experience

Manufacturing methods

Communication skills

Value stream mapping

Problem solving (8D)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Ladson, South Carolina is seeking a Paint Production Engineer to monitor factory performance, determine manpower needs, and develop manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality in Sprinter production operations.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, testing method development, and guiding teams through medium-scale projects while supporting budgets and cost reduction, all while maintaining high quality standards.