Production Engineer 3

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.

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

Mercer-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.

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