Quality and Data Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Group

$85K — $110K *
Vance, AL 35490In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics within manufacturing or quality settings
  • Advanced SQL and database expertise
  • Proficiency in programming (Python, R, Java, etc.)
  • Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and big data technologies
  • Understanding of automotive quality processes and root cause analysis methods
  • Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and machine learning techniques

Responsibilities

  • Develop data-driven analytics solutions based on business and quality requirements
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures
  • Integrate data sources into unified datasets for analysis
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends impacting quality performance
  • Create dashboards and reports for operational and management decision-making
  • Apply statistical methods to support predictive quality systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process quality

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement
  • Access to advanced data tools and technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Participation in training and safety programs
Full Job Description
Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, this position bridges data engineering and automotive quality to enable data-driven decision-making. The role focuses primarily on designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions (~60-70%), while applying automotive quality knowledge (~30-40%) to support root cause analysis, quality improvement, and issue resolution across the product lifecycle. The position acts as an interface between Quality, Production, and IT to translate business needs into scalable data solutions and actionable insights Essential Functions: • Synthesizes business and quality requirements and develops data-driven analytics solutions • Designs, builds, and maintains scalable data pipelines and data architectures • Maps and integrates data sources (production, quality, IoT, warranty) into unified datasets • Develops and maintains data warehouse and big data solutions • Analyzes large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and root causes impacting quality performance • Develops dashboards, reports, and visualizations for operational and management decision-making • Applies statistical methods and machine learning techniques to enable predictive quality systems • Defines data quality rules, governance principles, and monitoring processes • Supports root cause analysis, problem solving, and corrective actions using data-driven approaches • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve product and process quality • Develops and maintains quality KPIs and performance metrics • Supports audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives • Works closely with stakeholders across Quality, RD, Production, Engineering, and IT to deliver solutions • Translates business requirements into technical data solutions • Communicates insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences Perform 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. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources. Work safely 100% of the time Perform other duties as required Qualifikationen QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position Education: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: Relevant professional experience in the following area(s):data engineering, analytics, or related technical roles with exposure to manufacturing or quality environments Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.: Professional Skills - Technical / Data Engineering: : • Advanced SQL and database knowledge • Data modeling, ETL/ELT development, and data architecture experience • Programming skills (Python, R, Java, or similar) • Data warehousing and big data technologies knowledge • Experience with BI/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) • Understanding of machine learning and statistical methods Professional Skills - Quality/Automotive: • Understanding of automotive quality processes and problem-solving methods • Experience with root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, 5-Why) • Knowledge of manufacturing data and quality KPIs Interdisciplinary Skills: • Good problem-solving skills Teamwork Preferred Skills: • Experience in automotive manufacturing environment • Knowledge of AI / advanced analytics in quality applications • Experience with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, etc.) • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.) • Knowledge of agile development methodologies Sponsorship is not available

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