Job Overview:

• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• Manage 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.
• Develops operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives
• Assures product and process quality by designing complex testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Participates in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability
• Writes spec books; requests and evaluation of supplier quotations
• Designs, documents, and implements medium to large-scale manufacturing processes. Determines feasibility of product changes
• Utilize system analysis of production methods/procedures and process automations for continued growth improvements.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Evaluates current production activities and drives improvements
• Periodically ensures that highly technical equipment meets required specifications and high quality standards
• Implements 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
• Provides guidance to team members to accomplish production goals; Mentors and provides guidance to less senior manufacturing engineers for skill/knowledge base development. Motivate, develop, direct and influence team members at all levels and cultural backgrounds of the organization.
• May act as deputy for Production Manager
• Proposes and manages medium-scale projects from beginning to end. May scope and manage large capital investment projects (>$5M)
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related field Over 5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferring automotive, such as Body in White, Paint, and Assembly, including experience such as:

• • Hands-on Programming experience in booth or work cell
  • PLC experience such as; OMRON, AllenBradley, Siemens
  • Hands-on experience in off-line simulations
  • 3D-CAD experience such as; Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, ect.
  • Hands-on experience pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and computer controlled systems
  • Hands-on experience with process devices such as; motor drives, sensors, AC/DC converters, encoders, lifts, conveyors, etc

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC ("MBV Charleston") is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany https://mbvcharleston.com/