KT Engineer/Casting and Extrusion Specialist

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring Specialists and Team Members at its Tuscaloosa County and Bibb County manufacturing campuses in Alabama. MBUSI manufactures luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles, and high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

MBUSI offers competitive compensation, health and life insurance, a 401(k) matching program, a defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, paid holidays, childcare, a medical center, and a fitness center.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity and encourages qualified candidates to apply. Sponsorship is not available.

Purpose of the Position

Under general supervision, this position supports and/or leads hot forming, new tool builds, engineering changes, body-in-white and assembly equipment changes, and tool improvements. The role provides input regarding the feasibility of tool, part, and equipment changes; validates tool, equipment, engineering change, and piece-price costs; and works with ramp-up and support teams on current production, project ramp-up, and future projects.

Essential Functions

• Review tool and equipment quality, part and assembly quality, and tool and assembly process capability, working with Quality and Einfuehrung to determine when tools are ready for series production.
• Track new tools and communicate with other departments as needed.
• Participate in and help prepare process review trials at the Anlauffabrik in Germany, tool supplier locations, and during home-line integration at suppliers and MBUSI.
• Prepare and present information for tool and product reviews and required reports.
• Organize internal and external meetings to clarify problems and report findings.
• Exchange information with Quality, Einfuehrung, Development Hub, suppliers, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure tool and equipment quality, capability, and timing requirements meet or exceed MBUSI requirements.
• Provide feedback to Purchasing regarding supplier obligations and tooling payments.
• Confirm tool costs and piece prices.
• Provide technical expertise to Purchasing on technical issues.
• Provide manufacturing requirements to development engineers.
• Document product improvements and work with development engineers through closure.
• Support efficiency improvement measures of the Series Planning Department.
• Follow all applicable safety, security, policy, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Perform safe work practices, participate in safety training and programs, report unsafe acts and conditions, and work safely 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, another engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in an engineering function within a manufacturing setting, with strong emphasis on hot forming and project management.

Necessary skills and certifications:

• Flexibility to support MBUSI needs and demands.
• Knowledge of CAD systems, including Siemens NX and SMARAGD.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

Preferred skills:

• Ability to clearly communicate technical information verbally and in writing in German and English.
• Experience with Mercedes-Benz product development and ramp-up phases.
• Experience leading problem-solving groups.
• Knowledge of ZEUS, Dialog, ACM, Engineering Client, and KT-Datenbank.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Company retirement plan
• Annual profit share possible
• Mobility offers possible
• Coaching
• Flextime possible
• Employee events
• Employee discounts
• Mobile phone possible
• Parking
• Canteen and café
• Near-site childcare

Contact

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes-Drive
35490 Vance

MBUSI Recruiter E-Mail: recruiting@mercedes-benz.com