Senior Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Ridgeville, SC

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.

Monitors the factory’s performance, manages & allocates manpower and strengthens and develops the organization’s production & planning structure. Develops, implants, and improves complex manufacturing production processes and methods.

• Develops best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• Manages the implementation of continuous improvement processes for efficiency to create a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Ensures implementation and execution of problem solving of quality issues produced within the body shop
• Assesses unusual circumstances, suggests variations in approaches due to incomplete or conflicting data
• Initiates and supports with concepts and defines actions to improve production quality and or processes
• 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 quality objectives
• Assures product and process quality by designing complex testing methods; testing finished‑product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Utilizes 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
• 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 based development. Motivate, develop, direct and influence team members at all levels and cultural backgrounds of the organization
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant degree required *
• Over 5 years of relevant experience required, strongly preferring Body in White
• 3D‑CAD experience such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, Siemens NX, ect.
• *6 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree
• Knowledge of quality sensors including destructive testing and geometric technologies
• Knowledge in the application of complex quality methods
• Strong data processing skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods/procedures and process technology
• Ability to present complex technical information related to achieving goals of the department
• Able to influence team members at all levels of the organization
• 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 value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve output in a production environment is desired
• Experience in dimensional accuracy desired

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.