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 produced for all global markets. 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 the trial process planning and ramp-up coordination of production related changes resulting from product design (i.e. model years, running changes, MOPF), volume, and continuous improvement (CI) measures.


Essential Functions:
Responsible for production planning and control. Reviews new product design implications though the “Change Management System” to evaluate process impact and provide feedback on process time analysis and investment requirements. Documents required product and process changes with implementation timing to Engineering Change Control (ECC)/Production Control for all changes with production start numbers and updated work instructions.
Develops competitive, structural and cost analyses with focus on economic aspects. Introduces opportunities for cost-efficient assembling in all planning processes, and creates a mapping of plans.
Supports the development of production-compatible components and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Research & Development (R&D), central planning, and manufacturing process areas, primarily focusing on economic and ergonomic aspects. Ensures coordination of R&D, new type planning, and manufacturing processes. Participates in product reviews for model changes located at the Mercedes Benz Technology Center in Germany (overseas travel required).
Ensures planning and preparation of assembly processes while coordinating logistics functions and supply processes (from receiving to assembly area) with focus on standardized assembly and logistics concepts (New Lean Concept) for new model and series. Ensures the implementation of those for ongoing series.
Performs statistical quality control. Uses statistical analysis tools and methods to determine process capacity and capability. Reviews and implements all VA/AA and Q-Release quality requirements measures using the controlled documentation guidelines in new product and series.
Develops work procedures and instructions for production processes (Standard Work Instructions) using a standard Daimler System used to track Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets using the “Man, Method and Material” concept. Creates time analysis using a Daimler standard motion time system (MTM).
Develops and implements plans to consistently increase productivity and decrease production costs. Reviews line targets in area of responsibility, and prepares plans and workshops to improve and support target KPIs set by the plant leader. Identifies wastes in production processes, and implements improvements using Manufacturing Production Systems (MPS) and Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts.
Prepares and manages materials, equipment, and information resources to plan processes to produce and deliver goods. Provides required reports and scorecards for management updates. Participates in regular quality process reviews with Production through process coordination meetings along with Production and Engineering.
Supports the identification and resolution of manufacturability topics related, but not limited to the following: Product/process design & development, process planning, capacity planning, process documentation (i.e. work instructions), human factors, ergonomics, and safety.

Able and willing to work around HV Battery Systems

Perform other duties as required.