Assembly Series Planning Engineer, Vision Systems Mercedes-Benz U. S. International, Inc., Tusc

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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.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles.

Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize.

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!

Under general supervision this position plans and implements the Assembly Shop equipment changes necessary to accommodate changes to processes, product, or build scenarios. This position will perform the necessary feasibility analysis, execute project justifications, and plan projects from concept through handover to operations.

• Project planning:
  Support engineering change coordination meetings as required, Perform engineering change and cost feasibility analysis for potential projects, Create business justifications for potential projects using inputs from the organization, Create new equipment concepts, specifications and layouts. Includes updates to the line infrastructure as needed. Ensure plant training needs are met in specifications, Create initial milestones for the project and estimated project costs.

• Strategy/Target development:
  Work with management and internal stakeholders to develop strategy and goals with series and future product needs in mind. Present and coordinate cross‑functional group bottom‑up and top‑down alignment on strategy and project status, sharing milestones, challenges, and chances. Lead vision within the Assembly Shop and work together with global Mercedes‑Benz strategy to keep the path forward for the plant in line with our global strategy.

• Project implementation:
  Lead supplier kickoff with all stakeholders, Coordinate design reviews with the project stakeholders, Provide shipping approval by inspecting the equipment at the supplier’s site, Provide project management for the installation of new equipment. Plan, monitor and control project schedule, project costs, project risks, project changes. Work with Facilities Planning for demo or de‑commissioning activities to ensure all aspects are considered, Lead commissioning and buy‑off process – ensure all stakeholders are included and right documentation is utilized, and punch lists are maintained, Ensure all plant training needs are met and on time.

• Project validation:
  Production support to monitor equipment readiness during change implementation, Ensure all equipment is installed and runs per the design, Coordinate the execution of all machine…