Series Planning Engineer

Tasks

Under general supervision, the Series Planning Engineer is responsible for trial process planning and ramp-up coordination of production-related changes resulting from product design, model years, running changes, MOPF, volume, and continuous improvement measures.

• Review new product design implications through the Change Management System to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on process time analysis and investment requirements.
• Support development of production-compatible components and manufacturing processes with Research & Development, central planning, and manufacturing process areas.
• Participate in product reviews for model changes at the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center in Germany; overseas travel is required.
• Plan and prepare assembly processes while coordinating logistics functions and supply processes.
• Perform statistical quality control and implement VA/AA and Q-Release quality requirements.
• Develop work procedures and instructions for production processes.
• Develop and implement plans to increase productivity and decrease production costs.
• Review line targets and prepare plans and workshops to improve plant KPIs.
• Identify production waste and implement improvements using Manufacturing Production Systems and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Prepare and manage materials, equipment, and information resources for process planning.
• Support resolution of manufacturability topics involving product and process design, capacity planning, documentation, human factors, ergonomics, and safety.
• Follow safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards, and laws; report unsafe acts, conditions, and injuries.
• Perform other duties as required.

Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related area is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment, with emphasis on project management and/or process planning, is required.

• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
• Project management skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail

Preferred qualifications include experience with Mercedes-Benz product or pre-production environments, Lean Manufacturing, automotive manufacturing systems, Six Sigma, work standardization, MTM analysis, AM Supply, Engineering Client 3D drawings, Proplan/Difa planning systems, Dialog, and German language skills.

Benefits

Benefits include health benefits, company retirement, annual profit share, possible mobility offers, coaching, flextime, employee events and discounts, possible mobile phone benefits, possible parking, a canteen and café, and near-site childcare.

Contact

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