BIW Production Engineer

Job description

Tasks

Responsibilities:

Develops, implements, and improves manufacturing production processes by studying body in white product and manufacturing methods.

The Ideal Candidate will be able to:

·  Develop manufacturing (Production) processes to build van bodies; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators

·  Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes

·  Check feasibility of product changes, e.g. engineering changes, face lift and continuous changes and coordinate implementation in series production on schedule

·  Prepare planning options, evaluate cost-efficiency and provide analysis of both

·  Write spec books; request and evaluate supplier quotations

·  Manage complex projects; coordinate suppliers on and off site

·  Technical acceptance of large equipment/installations

·  Plan workplaces considering ergonomics

·  Take part in continuous improvement process to optimize manufacturing efficiency

·  Develop planning standards, methods, and procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education

Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Process Engineering or in a related engineering field required.

Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience

BIW Engineering experience desired

Other necessary skills include: dealing with complexity, informing others, leadership, negotiation, manufacturing methods (especially welding) and procedures, presenting technical information, CAD.

A good knowledge of German will be highly valued.

From passenger cars to commercial vans, the Mercedes-Benz brand stands as one of Daimler AG’s many success stories. Behind Mercedes-Benz and our several other automotive brands are more than 280,000 employees worldwide who put into practice Daimler’s core values of Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline each day to accomplish our vision. As the inventor of the automobile, we believe it is our mission and our duty to shape the future of mobility in a safe and sustainable manner - with trendsetting technologies, outstanding products and made-to-measure services.

Here in Charleston, SC, Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is writing an exciting chapter in Daimler’s history as we add the first U.S. van assembly plant for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, in addition to our existing reassembly operation for Sprinter and METRIS vans. Our slogan at Mercedes-Benz is “Vans. Born to Run.” We invite engaged, innovative job candidates to run the ramp up of our new facility with us!

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location information

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is part of the division Mercedes-Benz Vans of Daimler AG, Germany. It is a plant in South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner, with headquarters in Charleston, SC. The midsize Metris van was added to the assembly line in 2015.

Mercedes-Benz Vans announced in March 2015 that it will invest $500 million in construction of a new Sprinter production plant, in addition to an expansion of existing assembly operations. The new facility will be also located in Charleston, and will provide up to 1,300 jobs.

More than 130,000 Sprinter have been assembled in Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the third largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany and the U.K.

Desired profile

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education

Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Process Engineering or in a related engineering field required.

Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience

BIW Engineering experience desired

Other necessary skills include: dealing with complexity, informing others, leadership, negotiation, manufacturing methods (especially welding) and procedures, presenting technical information, CAD.

A good knowledge of German will be highly valued.