Series Planning Engineer

%3Cdiv class=%22readOnlyFrame%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-style:none;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial,times new roman,verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22 id=%22textContent%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOnly one thing will never change – It will wear a star.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we%27re hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOur Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. %26nbsp;Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Times New Roman,Verdana,Sans-Serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPurpose of the Position%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Times New Roman,Verdana,Sans-Serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EUnder general supervision, this position is responsible for the trial process planning %26nbsp;and %26nbsp;ramp-up coordination of production related changes resulting from product design (i.e. model years, running changes, MOPF), volume, and continuous improvement (CI) measures.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Functions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EReview new product design implications through the “Change Management System” to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on process time analysis and investment requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3ESupport the development of production-compatible components and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Research %26amp; Development (R%26amp;D), central planning, and manufacturing process areas.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EParticipate in product reviews for model changes located at the Mercedes Benz Technology Center in Germany (overseas travel required).%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EEnsure planning and preparation of assembly processes while coordinating logistics functions and supply processes.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EPerforms statistical quality control. Reviews and implements all VA/AA and Q-Release quality requirements measures using the controlled documentation guidelines in new product and series.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EDevelop work procedures and instructions for production processes.%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EDevelop and implement plans to consistently increase productivity and decrease production costs.%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EReview line targets in area of responsibility, and prepares plans and workshops to improve and support target KPIs set by the plant leader.%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EIdentify wastes in production processes, and implements improvements using Manufacturing Production Systems (MPS) and Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts.%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3EPrepare and manage materials, equipment, and information resources to plan processes.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3ESupport the identification and resolution of manufacturability topics related, but not limited to the following: Product/process design %26amp; development, process planning, capacity planning, process documentation (i.e. work instructions), human factors, ergonomics, and safety.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPerform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. %26nbsp;Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to Management or Safety Department.%3Cbr%3EWork safely 100% of the time.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPerform other duties as required.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3ESponsorship is not available%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E
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Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EA minimum of three (3) years%27 of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Engineering in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on project management and/or process planning.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENecessary Skills, Certifications, etc%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E.:%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAbility to communicate technical information on a regular basis, both verbally and in writing%3Cbr%3EProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint)%3Cbr%3ESkilled in project management%3Cbr%3EEffective written and verbal communication skills%3Cbr%3EEffective presentation skills%3Cbr%3EGood decision making and problem solving skills%3Cbr%3EDetail-oriented%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Skills%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EExperience working at Mercedes-Benz in the product and/or pre-production environment%3Cbr%3EExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing Systems, and Six Sigma Design and Methodology%3Cbr%3EExperience implementing “Work standardization”%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EKnowledge of system applications such as MTM analysis, AM Supply, Engineering Client 3D drawings, Proplan/Difa planning systems, and/or Dialog%3Cbr%3EGerman language skills %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E

Job Details
Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Organization: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Primary Location: United States of America-Alabama -Vance
Work Locations: 1 Mercedes Benz Drive, 1 Mercedes-Drive, Vance, 35490