Manufacturing Engineer 3 - Conveyor Paint and Body

Mercedes-Benz Vans•Charleston, SC

12d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer monitors factory performance, manages and allocates manpower, and strengthens and develops the organization’s production and planning structure. The role develops, implements, and improves complex manufacturing production processes and methods, with a focus on conveyor paint and body operations. The engineer plans and designs manufacturing processes, improves production methods, determines manufacturing capacity, and establishes production schedules. The role supports manufacturing operations, leads continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing efforts, investigates problems using root-cause analysis and the 8D Problem Solving Process, and develops strategies to meet production and financial objectives. It also helps assure product and process quality, prepares and monitors budgets, evaluates supplier quotations, documents manufacturing processes, assesses production changes, drives cost reduction, and develops planning standards and procedures. The position evaluates production activities and equipment, stays current with product specifications and manufacturing technology, and provides guidance to less senior manufacturing engineers. It may act as deputy for the Production Manager and includes proposing and managing medium-scale projects from start to finish, participating in team meetings, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant field.
More than 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to use system analysis of production methods, procedures, and process automation to support continued improvement.
Ability to present complex technical information related to departmental goals.
Ability to motivate, develop, direct, and influence team members across organizational levels and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to anticipate needs and provide timely, relevant solutions and actions.
Background in manpower distribution based on production and efficiency targets.
Proven written and verbal communication skills with all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience, particularly in Body in White, paint, and assembly, is strongly preferred.
Experience in process layout and optimization incorporating asset utilization is a plus.
Knowledge of value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve output in a production environment is desired.

Responsibilities

Monitor factory performance and manage and allocate manpower.
Strengthen and develop the organization's production and planning structure.
Develop, implement, and improve complex manufacturing production processes and methods.
Plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
Improve production methods, determine manufacturing capacity, and set production schedules.
Support the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations, including machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling.
Manage implementation of continuous improvement processes to improve efficiency and create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
Investigate problems, analyze root causes, and develop resolutions using the 8D Problem Solving Process to support sustainable product quality.
Develop operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability.
Write specification books and request and evaluate supplier quotations.
Design, document, and implement medium- to large-scale manufacturing processes.
Determine the feasibility of production changes.
Evaluate current production activities and processes and drive improvements.
Ensure periodically that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and quality standards.
Implement 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.
Provide guidance to less senior manufacturing engineers and may act as deputy for the Production Manager.
Propose and manage medium-scale projects from beginning to end.
Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.