Mercedes-Benz

Body Shop Production Engineer II

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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.

Job Overview\:

Monitors the factory’s performance, determine manpower needs and strengthen and develop the organization's production & planning structure. Develops, implants, and improves manufacturing production processes and methods.

Responsibilities\:

  • 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 make 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

  • Plans workplaces considering ergonomics

  • 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, repsonsilbities, KPI’s, and training. Responsible for headcount planning and HPV target activities. Driving shop KPI’s and creating weekly and monthly reports.

  • Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

  • Will perform other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities\:

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