Industrial Engineer QS, Ergonomics, Pruef-planning

About Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring specialists and team members at its Tuscaloosa County manufacturing site, which produces luxury SUV models including electric vehicles. The company offers competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching, retirement plans, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, paid holidays, childcare, a medical center, and a fitness center.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Position

Under general supervision, this position ensures that headcount planning and calculation needs are implemented within MBUSI safety, quality, timing, and cost targets. The position supports a controlled, standardized approach for overall resource implementation and plant-wide communication.

Essential Functions

• Plan shop headcount requirements for Body and Paint.
• Lead and implement headcount forecasts for Operational Planning, pre-calculation, and future strategy decisions by preparing required reporting within MBUSI and for Germany.
• Standardize headcount planning according to standards used at other Mercedes-Benz plants and ensure accurate reporting in WorkforcePlanning software.
• Plan project and ramp-up headcount aligned with Body/Paint project leaders and partners in Germany.
• Lead and support manpower meetings and reports across all levels of the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement in collaboration with Series Planning, Engineering, and Production groups.
• Develop and coordinate Production Flow management topics within the Body Shop, including throughput time and throughput simulations.
• Determine shop operating models that effectively use headcount and shop run time in coordination with other shops and the production control team.
• Develop and implement monthly key performance indicator reporting for assigned areas and provide information for departmental reports and scorecards.
• Support Production on the shop floor by verifying headcount needs and monitoring requirements versus actuals.
• Support Production with ergonomic studies for Body/Paint stations and planning for new-model projects.
• Maintain general knowledge of production and quality requirements specific to Body/Paint processes, including PLP requirements and test planning.
• Follow safe work practices, participate in training and safety programs, and report unsafe acts, conditions, and injuries.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, another related engineering area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: At least three years of relevant professional experience in an engineering function within a manufacturing setting, with strong emphasis on manpower planning, continuous improvement, and project management.

Necessary skills:

• Experience in headcount or process planning.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and support strategic organizational direction.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Teams.

Preferred skills: Mercedes-Benz product development or pre-production experience; German-language proficiency for technical and business communication; experience with simulation software such as Siemens Tecnomatix and manufacturing reporting systems such as MRS; project management certification such as PMP or PMI-ACP; quality system planning; and ergonomics planning.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Company retirement plan
• Annual profit share
• Possible mobility offers
• Coaching
• Flextime
• Employee events and discounts
• Possible mobile phone benefit
• Parking
• Canteen and café
• Near-site childcare

Contact

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes-Drive
Vance, AL 35490
MBUSI Recruiter: recruiting@mercedes-benz.com