Maintenance Engineer

Job Description - Maintenance Engineer (MER
00043ZC)

Maintenance Engineer Group :
Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Mercedes-Benz:
Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers! The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star. The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more.

We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize.

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!

Under general supervision this position is responsible for all systems, standards, policies and procedures related to the efficiencies of the equipment at MBUSI and the functions of the maintenance group.

• Provide primary/lead technical resource in support of maintenance group.
• Develop, maintain and oversee maintenance systems and core maintenance activities.
• Manage outsourcing activities and selection of key service contractors and suppliers.
• Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance training programs as related to the equipment-based technologies. Deliver training in areas of technical expertise.
• Define equipment life cycle and develop plans associated with them as required (i.e. rebuilds, upgrades, replacements, etc.).
• Analyze shop efficiency/equipment downtime and provide plans and countermeasures for improvement.
• Track all line related downtime systematically to improve efficiency.
• Lead investigation of breakdowns related to extended downtime & maintenance system failures.
• Develop and modify maintenance systems based on breakdown reports.
• Develop all predictive and long-term preventative maintenance plans.
• Responsible for auditing and maintenance of Preventative Maintenance (PM) system including all equipment care tasks in conjunction with the maintenance team.
• Plan and prepare for product changes and their impact on processes, equipment, tooling, in conjunction with supporting departments (Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, etc.).
• Develop, improve, and modify equipment, buy-off and “Scope of Work” standards.
• Ensure equipment safety standards related to new technologies.
• Manage maintenance engineering budgets both expense and capital.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues for systems, standards, policies and procedures related to the equipment efficiency and function.
• Responsible for project management, planning, design reviews, implementation, and successful execution of expense and capital related projects.
• Coordinate weekend work and shutdown activities.
• Participate in weekend work activities…