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Body Shop Production Engineer II

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC)
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
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Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview:

Monitors the factory’s performance, determine manpower needs and strengthen and develop the organization's production & planning structure. Develops, implants, and improves manufacturing production processes and methods.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
  • Drive the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • Investigates problems, analyzes root causes and derives resolutions. Will use 8D Problem Solving Process to ensure sustainable quality products
  • Supports operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives
  • Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
  • Provides input for budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability
  • Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations
  • Supports the design, documentation, and implementation of medium-scale manufacturing processes. Checks feasibility of product changes
  • Performs a variety of moderately complex tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • Evaluates current production activities and make recommendations for improvements
  • Periodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards
  • Proposes cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
  • Contributes to product and process quality design testing methods
  • Develops planning standards, methods, and procedures
  • Plans workplaces considering ergonomics
  • Stays current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes
  • Assist management in manpower distribution to achieve efficiency goals
  • Provides guidance to team members to accomplish production goals
  • Heavily involved in medium-scale projects from beginning to end.
  • Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
  • Additional responsibilities include: Leading the Cell Tech team in regards to structure, repsonsilbities, KPI’s, and training. Responsible for headcount planning and HPV target activities. Driving shop KPI’s and creating weekly and monthly reports.
  • Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
  • Will perform other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities:

  • Budget responsibilities to create reports for actual spending versus budget in running costs and internal projects

Qualifikationen

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant degree required*
  • 3-5 years of relevant expeirence required, strongly preffered automotive, such as Body in White, Paint and Assembly
  • PLC experience
  • Hands-on experience in off-line simulations
  • 3D-CAD experience such as; Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, ect.
  • Line Balancing, time studies, line layout planning
  • New Lean Concept, waste reduction and parts presentations
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
  • Able to perform essential functions of the job
  • 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree

Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology.
  • Ability to present technical information a plus.
  • Proven written and verbal communication at all levels within the organization with good negotiation skills.
  • Able to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions.
  • Knowledge of joining technologies such Mig/Mag, spot, and laser welding, and gluing a plus
  • Experience in dimensional accuracy desired.

Use of value stream mapping to identify opportunities for waste reduction is a plus.

We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.

If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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KontaktMercedes-Benz Vans, LLC

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy29456 CharlestonDetails zum Standort

Meg Seckinger E-Mail: aston.seckinger@mercedes-benz.com

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