Process Engineer, Paint Shop Wax

Daimler AG (Canada); Vance (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is seeking a Process Engineer for the Wax group to support safe, productive operations in line with the Mercedes Production System. Responsibilities include monitoring process quality, troubleshooting wax/ecoating systems, and leading continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and up to 2 years of related experience, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on safety, ergonomics, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Co-Op/internship or up to 2 years of professional experience in chemical/auto coating processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, productive processes per Mercedes Production System.
• Monitor process quality and troubleshoot wax/ecoating systems.
• Lead or participate in TPM, QA, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and communicate with operators and management.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Process Engineer, Paint Shop Wax (MER00047PR)

Process Engineer, Paint Shop Wax Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Purpose of the Position

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

Essential Functions

• Monitoring Process & Quality, Troubleshooting - Wax/ AFA/ SKW/ VIN
• Process and CI projects
• Daily PE, Production and Line meetings
• Weekly Bottleneck review with Shop management
• Project funding coordinator for PE
• Coordination of Weekend work for all of my areas
• Regular communication with operators in my areas on daily issues
• Monitoring Material supply situation for Wax and AFA
• Attend Weekly VoCa meeting when necessary
• Various Vendor meetings to discuss material issues.
• TPM checks, Iportal and SFM data review daily
• Review of process data for all my systems.
• SMP updates
• KPI's with dispense checks and cycle time
• 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.
• Develop the content of Total Productive Maintenance inspections to assist in control of 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/weekly process audits.
• Develop processes and maintain integrity with respect to safety/ergonomics, quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Perform process capability studies and audits as required to maintain the highest level of product quality.
• Investigate process/product problems and implement and verify effective countermeasures working in conjunction with (Group Leaders, Team Leaders, Team Members and Supplier Quality Engineering, Production Planning System, EVS-development Liaison group, Process Engineering, Production Control System and development departments), utilizing the problem solving process.
• Ensure the optimal condition of equipment and processes.
• Evaluate work station layouts, prepare standard times which were determined by evaluation of standard and empirical data and validate process times to ensure optimized process design.
• Plan and prepare for product changes and their impact on processes, equipment, tooling, etc.
• Participate in production trials with appropriate departments and verify closure of concerns.
• Assist in closing concerns generated from quality audits including VoCA (Voice of Customer Audit).
• Generate equipment and tooling specifications.
• Assist in training for paint team members, team leaders and group leaders on process changes.
• Evaluate alternative production processes and assess their viability.
• Evaluate impact of engineering changes on shop processes.
• Perform error analysis and countermeasures.
• Write rework and repair procedures.
• Verify production readiness through Standard Methods and Procedures audits.
• Prepare formal reports for the purpose of communicating problem/project status.
• Lead across functional problem solving meetings with other departments.
• Analyze production statistics (downtime, First Time Capability, quality concerns, and Total Productive Maintenance).

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to Management or Safety Department. Work safely 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications - Internal

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering/Science, or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Co-Op/ internship and/ or up to 2 years' professional experience in the following area(s):

Chemical Engineering, pretreatment and ecoating systems, automotive pretreatment and Ecoat process system

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.

Very strong problem solving skills in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Wax/ AFA/ SKW/ VIN process

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering/Science, or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Co-Op/ internship and/ or up to 2 years' professional experience in the following area(s):

Automotive or related manufacturing experience in paint process applications & systems.

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.

Very strong problem solving skills in a cross-functional team environment