Series Planning Engineer - Paint Shop Mercedes-Benz U. S. International, Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL S

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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 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 leads project planning activities for Paint Shop projects, such as defining scope, developing schedules and budgets, allocating resources, and monitoring progress. This includes planning, specification, and overseeing transfers to production for equipment projects, new model launchs, model year, and current running model design changes while ensuring compliance with MBUSI buy‑off procedures.

• Supports Development (RD) at design for manufacturing, using the experiences out of current series production.
• Prepares planning options, evaluate cost‑efficiency and provide analysis of both.
• Plans, specifies and purchases paint shop equipment, oversees transfer of equipment to production, ready for operation or assigns and coordinates Production Planning Department in case of large or new product launch projects.
• Leads and implements equipment projects in adherence to the MBUSI buy‑off procedure. Leads equipment buy‑off teams and meetings with Process Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Production.
• Develops project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensures resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, are allocated efficiently.
• Provides design proposals for new equipment or modifications.
• Oversees day‑to‑day operations of project activities, ensuring progress aligns with the established timeline.
• Conducts regular meetings with stakeholders to communicate project status, risks, and any necessary changes.
• Monitors project expenditures and adjusts the budget as needed.
• Supports model year, current running model design changes, and new model impact studies for series planning, Pilot, Process and Maintenance Engineering.
• Provides contact for special short‑term projects as deemed important by management.
• Follows and ensures all affected rules, policies and laws concerning safety and security.
• Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions,…