Paint Production Engineer

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 Will perform other duties as assigned Qualifikationen - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or other relevant degree required* - 3-5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferring automotive, such as Body in White, Paint and Assembly *6 Years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree Knowledge and Skills: OEM Automotive Paint Shop Experience preferred 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 Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC ("MBV") is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers More than 130,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany