Paint Production Engineer

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.Job OverviewMonitors the factorys performance determine manpower needs and strengthen and develop the organizations production &planning structure. Develops implants and improves manufacturing production processes and methods.ResponsibilitiesDevelops best practices to improve production capacity quality and reliabilityDrive 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 ensuresustainable quality productsSupports operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectivesAssures product and process quality by designing testing methods testing finished- product and process capabilitiesestablishing standards confirming manufacturing processesProvides input for budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitabilityWrites spec books requests and evaluation of supplier quotationsSupports the design documentation and implementation of medium-scale manufacturing processes. Checks feasibility ofproduct changesPerforms a variety of moderately complex tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsEvaluates current production activities and make recommendations for improvementsPeriodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standardsProposes cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standardsContributes to product and process quality design testing methodsDevelops planning standards methods and proceduresPlans workplaces considering ergonomicsStays current with product specifications engineering technology and production processesAssist management in manpower distribution to achieve efficiency goalsProvides guidance to team members to accomplish production goalsHeavily involved in medium-scale projects from beginning to end.Participates in regularly scheduled team meetingsWill perform other duties as assigned Qualifikationen Bachelors Degree in Industrial Manufacturing Mechanical Electronics Electrical Engineering or other relevant degree required3-5 years of relevant experience required strongly preferring automotive such as Body in White Paint and Assembly.6 Years of relevant experience may be substituted for degreeKnowledge and SkillsOEM Automotive Paint Shop Experience preferred.Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methodsprocedures and process technology.Ability to present technical information a plus.Proven written and verbal communication at all levels within the organization with good negotiation skills.Able to anticipate needs and deliver timely relevant solutions and actions.Knowledge of joining technologies such MigMag spot and laser welding and gluing a plusExperience in dimensional accuracy desired.Use of value stream mapping to identify opportunities for waste reduction is a plus.We are all in for change. Are you too Apply now.Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC MBV" is a plant in Ladson South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location.Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018 MBV officially opened its new plant located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.More than 130000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity EEO to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color ethnicity sex including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientationage national origin religion marital status veteran status physical or other disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.