Process Engineer, Assembly

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid holidays

On-site childcare

On-site medical center

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring for a manufacturing/process engineering role to support shop operations and drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes achieving safe, high-quality production aligned with the Mercedes Production System (MPS) and TPM practices. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least three years of automotive engineering experience, with strong problem-solving and MS Office skills. AutoCAD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a engineering field.
• Minimum of three years of relevant automotive engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to improve process capability.
• Identify control limits for special process characteristics.
• Perform and improve PFMEA countermeasures and TPM inspections.
• Manage CP optimization projects for model changes and cost improvements.
• Ensure process integrity via MPS audits and safety/ergonomics focus.
• Plan product changes and impact on processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Train team members on process changes and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving meetings and report status.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MPS tools

Job description

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles and Careers

The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different: greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating.

Only one thing will never change: it will wear a star.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we are hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles, from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric vehicles, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV.

Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes-Benz luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with more than 6 million square feet combined.

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, a 401(k) matching program and defined-contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. On-site MBUSI resources, including childcare, a medical center, and a fitness center, are also available.

Our Team Members share a common goal: to be the best luxury automobile manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes a positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Position

Under general supervision, this position will support shop operations to facilitate a safe and productive process in accordance with the Mercedes Production System (MPS).

Essential Functions

• Develop systems to improve process capability.
• Identify special process characteristics and their required control limits.
• Perform, maintain, and develop countermeasures for potential failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Develop the content of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) inspections to assist in controlling the process.
• Manage process continuous-improvement projects for model changes, new technologies, process modifications, and cost improvements.
• Ensure product and process integrity through implementation of MPS and daily and weekly process audits.
• Develop processes and maintain integrity with respect to safety and ergonomics, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Perform process capability studies and audits as required to maintain the highest level of product quality.
• Investigate process and product problems and implement and verify effective countermeasures in conjunction with Group Leaders, Team Leaders, Team Members, SQE, PPS, EVS, PE, PCS, and development departments, using the problem-solving process.
• Ensure the optimal condition of equipment and processes.
• Evaluate workstation layouts, prepare standard times determined through evaluation of standard and empirical data, and validate process times to ensure an optimized process design.
• Plan and prepare for product changes and their impact on processes, equipment, tooling, and related operations.
• Participate in production trials with appropriate departments and verify closure of concerns.
• Assist in closing concerns generated from quality audits, including GFP and CPA, and from APA audits.
• Generate equipment and tooling specifications.
• Assist in training Assembly Team Members, Team Leaders, and Group Leaders on process changes.
• Evaluate alternative production processes and assess their viability.

Administration

• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on shop processes.
• Perform error analysis and develop countermeasures.
• Write rework and repair procedures.
• Verify production readiness through SMP reviews.
• Prepare formal reports to communicate problem and project status.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving meetings with other departments.
• Analyze production statistics, including downtime, first-time capability (FTC), quality concerns, and TPM results.

Safety and Additional Responsibilities

Perform safe work practices and participate positively and proactively in training and safety programs by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards, and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to management, including your supervisor or the Safety Department. Work safely 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, experience, and necessary skills must all be met to qualify for the position.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in automotive engineering or equivalent engineering work, including process, maintenance, design, and/or project-management engineering.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Very strong problem-solving skills in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an equal employment opportunity workplace. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable local and federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!