Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position ensures the exchange of product related information. It ensures a smooth product transfer from RD/PP through product, process and equipment/technology implementation in the Paint Shops.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Development (RD) at design for manufacturing, using the experiences out of current series production.
• Prepares planning options, evaluate cost-efficiency and provide analysis of both.
• Plans, specifies and purchases paint shop equipment, oversee transfer of equipment to production, ready for operation or assigns and coordinates
• Production Planning Department in case of large or new product launch projects.
• Exchanges information with partners / colleagues in the plant and in PP to establish and share best practices and Implement those best practices into processes and work instructions.
• Works in project groups and leads and/or coordinates projects.
• Plans and introduces measures to assure corrosion protection and follows/meets legal requirements for the protection of the environment.
• Procures from and exchanges information with Development, Production, Suppliers and other related persons or departments.
• Reviews product concepts with Development Engineers throughout the development phases.
• Provides plant requirements to the Development Engineers to enhance manufacturing and document lessons learned.
• Prepares documents requiring product improvements and works with the Development engineers until closure.
• Follows and ensures all affected rules, policies and laws concerning safety and security.

Experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience)
• A minimum of 3 years in Paint Shop as it relates to paint process, materials and/or paint application.

Required Skills:

• Experience in project management and in leading problem solving groups.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven capability to develop and support strategic directions and concepts for the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• PC application knowledge: WORD, EXCEL, MS Project and Power Point.

Preferred Skills:

• Work experience with Mercedes-Benz in product development and in a pre-production environment.
• Experience with Daimler Equipment Standards through Enterprise Content Management (ECM).
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing, in German and English.
• Experience in CAD systems (Engineering Client, Solidworks, Siemens NX, Catia, FAPLIS).
• Experience with Daimler Product Management Software.
• Project Management Certification like PMP, PMI-ACP.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification