Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC) · 1 day ago
Assembly Production Engineer
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is a leader in mobility solutions, committed to innovative manufacturing processes. The Assembly Production Engineer will monitor department performance, manage manpower, and develop manufacturing processes to enhance production capacity and quality.
AutomotiveManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
Manage 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
Develops operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives
Assures product and process quality by designing complex testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
Participates in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability
Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations
Designs, documents, and implements medium to large-scale manufacturing processes. Determines feasibility of product changes
Utilize system analysis of production methods/procedures and process automations for continued growth improvements
Performs a variety of complicated tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Evaluates current production activities and drives improvements
Periodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards
Implements cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
Contributes to product and process quality design testing methods
Develops planning standards, methods, and procedures
Plans workplaces considering ergonomics
Stays current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes
Provides guidance to team members to accomplish production goals; Mentors and provides guidance to less senior manufacturing engineers for skill/knowledge base development
Motivate, develop, direct and influence team members at all levels and cultural backgrounds of the organization
May act as deputy for Production Manager
Proposes and manages medium-scale projects from beginning to end. May scope and manage large capital investment projects (>$5M)
Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
Will perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree required
Over 5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferring assembly manufacturing in Trim or Chassis, including experience such as: Hands-on Programming experience in booth or work cell, PLC experience such as; Siemens Step 7, Tia Portal, Hands-on experience in off-line simulations, 3D-CAD experience such as; Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, etc., Hands-on experience pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and computer controlled systems, Hands-on experience with process devices such as; motor drives, sensors, AC/DC converters, encoders, lifts, conveyors, etc
6 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree
Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology
Able to perform essential functions of the job
Preferred
Knowledge of value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve output in a production environment is desired
Experience in process layout and optimization incorporating asset utilization is a plus
Background in manpower distribution based on production and efficiency targets
Benefits
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
Mitarbeiter Events
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Company
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC)
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1001-5000 employees
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