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 to launch a new greenfield supplier manufacturing location for li-ion battery cell modules (electrode, cell & module manufacturing).
Ensure process capability and product quality of the supplier locations from the development phase to start of production (SOP) through the end of the life cycle by collaborating cross-functional partnerships within the company (worldwide) and with suppliers within the North America region.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the supplier evaluation and qualification of suppliers before awarding (i.e. VDA Potential Analysis).
• Facilitate and help lead the supplier in the advanced product quality planning (APQP) of new product project following the maturity level assurance process (VDA-MLA).
• Use quality tools/system necessary for New Product Project (NPP) (i.e. risk classification, Q-planning, failure & root cause analysis, audits, PPAP Husky, START, SQMS, PIA).
• Perform VDA 6.3 process audit at the supplier and maintain follow-up audits and schedule accordingly.
• Production process and product approval (PPA) according to VDA 2.
• Perform and monitor supplier performance to MBUSI's targets and standards.
• Annual check of the suppliers' process and product of safety and certification relevant parts (i.e. Requalification).
• Establish and monitor supplier key process indicator (KPI) to ensure supplier performance is achieved.
• Work with supplier to investigate, analyze and correct supplier problems and countermeasure activities according to 8D methodology.
• Provide lessons learned from current running series to improve future projects.
• Facilitate improvement phase using problem solving and continuous improvement techniques.
• Manage international production part supplier (in North America region) in regards to quality concerns and change implementation.
• Ensure process planning and cross-functional activities to achieve the quality, safety and production goals.
• Travel frequently to suppliers within North America region.
• Tracking of construction, industrialization & ramp-up activities at supplier’s location.
• Monitor hiring & training activities at supplier site.
• Perform tier-n risk analysis to ensure stable supply chain.
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.