Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!
The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.
MBUSI is home to the GLE, GLE Coupe, and GLS Sport Utility Vehicles and the    C-Class for the North American market. Our facility is one of the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet under one roof. The plant, located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, is positioned in an area of natural beauty and abundant natural resources.
MBUSI offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement, on-site child development and wellness facilities. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within its ranks. Our Team Members share a common goal to always be the best premium auto manufacturer in North America.
Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. follows all local, state and federal laws in all aspects of business.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for any open positions.
Purpose of the Position:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for investigating, analyzing and correcting issues with supplier parts through collaborative efforts with business partners within the company and suppliers to ensure the incoming quality and functionality of parts.

 
 
Essential Functions:  (List all basic responsibilities related to the purpose of the position)
 
Coordinate, align and report on activities for Model Year and Running Change Measures. This includes the following: Aligning with Supplier Quality Engineering (MP) on boundary samples, reviewing trial parts and providing line support, and reporting part readiness for launch to MP team.
 
Lead corrective action and root cause analysis using problem solving methods and continuous improvement techniques.
 
Support Production Operations regarding supplier-related issues, process improvements, and cross-functional activities to achieve quality, safety and production goals.
 
Coordinate part-sorting activities utilizing third party to include in-house, yard, and sequencing center.
 
Coordinate and initiate containment activities in-house, and feedback to Supplier Quality and Supplier(s).
 
Initiate supplier notification and initial problem-solving documentation.
 
Communicate and coordinate part quality and data information between supplier plants.
 
Coordinate and manage part campaigns for retrofit/rework.
 

 
 
Marginal Functions: (List responsibilities which are not essential, but may be required)
Performs other Supplier Quality Operations related duties as required such as line call support, issue response, audit finding investigations, walk-backs, non-conforming material handling, etc.
 
Perform other duties as assigned.

 
 
Financial authority and responsibility:
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