Body Shop Production Engineer II

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.

Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability

Drive 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

Supports operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished‑product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes

Provides input for budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability

Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations

Supports the design, documentation, and implementation of medium‑scale manufacturing processes. Checks feasibility of product changes

Performs a variety of moderately complex tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Evaluates current production activities and makes recommendations for improvements

Periodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards

Proposes 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

Assist management in manpower distribution to achieve efficiency goals

Provides guidance to team members to accomplish production goals

Heavily involved in medium‑scale projects from beginning to end.

Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

Additional responsibilities include:

Leading the Cell Tech team in regards to structure, responsibilities, KPI’s, and training. Responsible for headcount planning and HPV target activities. Driving shop KPI’s and creating weekly and monthly reports.

Will perform other duties as assigned

Budget responsibilities to create reports for actual spending versus budget in running costs and internal projects

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree required*
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferred automotive, such as Body in White, Paint and Assembly
• PLC experience
• Hands‑on experience in off‑line simulations
• 3D‑CAD experience such as;
  Inventor, Solid Works, Catia, Siemens NX, ect.
• Line Balancing, time studies, line layout planning
• New Lean Concept, waste reduction and parts presentations
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
• Able to perform essential functions of the job

* 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree

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 Mig/Mag, spot, and laser welding, and gluing a plus

Use of value stream mapping to identify opportunities for waste reduction is a plus.

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