Body Shop Production Engineer II

Company Overview

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.

• Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
• Drive the implementation of continuous improvement processes to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes and derive resolutions using 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure sustainable quality products.
• Support operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provide input for budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability.
• Write specification books; request and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Support the design, documentation, and implementation of medium‑scale manufacturing processes; check feasibility of product changes.
• Perform a variety of moderately complex tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.
• Periodically ensure that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards.
• Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
• Contribute to product and process quality design testing methods.
• Develop planning standards, methods, and procedures.
• Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes.
• Assist management in manpower distribution to achieve efficiency goals.
• Provide guidance to team members to accomplish production goals.
• Be heavily involved in medium‑scale projects from beginning to end.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Lead the Cell Tech team regarding structure, responsibilities, KPIs, and training; manage headcount planning and HPV target activities.
• Drive shop KPIs and create weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Handle 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 (or 6 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree).
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferred in automotive (e.g., Body in White, Paint and Assembly).
• PLC experience.
• Hands‑on experience in offline simulations.
• 3D‑CAD experience (Inventor, Solid Works, Catia, Siemens NX, etc.).
• Line Balancing, time studies, line layout planning.
• Knowledge of new Lean concepts, waste reduction and parts presentations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to present technical information is a plus.
• Proven written and verbal communication at all levels within the organization with good negotiation skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions.
• Knowledge of joining technologies (Mig/Mag, spot, and laser welding, and gluing) is a plus.
• Use of value stream mapping to identify opportunities for waste reduction is a plus.

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 regardless of race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.