Production Engineer 3

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is looking for an experienced Production Engineer in Charleston, South Carolina. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 5 years of relevant automotive experience. Responsibilities include developing best practices to enhance production capacity, managing Lean Manufacturing processes, and assuring product quality through complex testing methods. Candidates should have hands-on programming and CAD experience, with a strong emphasis on improving processes and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in automotive sectors.
• Experience in Body in White, Paint, and Assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices for improving production capacity.
• Manage continuous improvement processes for Lean Manufacturing.
• Investigate problems and derive resolutions using the 8D Problem Solving Process.
• Develop operational strategies to meet production and financial objectives.
• Design complex testing methods to assure product quality.

Skills

Hands-on Programming experience

PLC experience (OMRON, AllenBradley, Siemens)

Hands-on experience in off-line simulations

3D-CAD experience (Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX)

Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems

Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems

Hands-on experience with electrical systems

Hands-on experience with computer controlled systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Production Engineer 3 (MER00040XL)

Description

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.

Job Overview

• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• 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 product changes
• Utilize system analysis of production methods/procedures and process automations for continued growth improvements.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Evaluates current production activities 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 team members to accomplish production goals; Mentors and provides guidance to less senior manufacturing engineers for skill/knowledge base development. Motivate, develop, direct and influence team members at all levels and cultural backgrounds of the organization.
• May act as deputy for Production Manager
• Proposes and manages medium-scale projects from beginning to end. May scope and manage large capital investment projects (>$5M)
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related field

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

• Hands-on Programming experience in booth or work cell
• PLC experience such as; OMRON, AllenBradley, Siemens
• Hands-on experience in off-line simulations
• 3D-CAD experience such as; Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, ect.
• Hands-on experience pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and computer controlled systems
• Hands-on experience with process devices such as; motor drives, sensors, AC/DC converters, encoders, lifts, conveyors, etc

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America – South Carolina – Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, Charleston 29456