Body Shop Engineer

PURPOSE:Under general supervision, this position ensures the exchange of product related information between the client , and the  Production Planning (PP) department. It ensures a smooth product transfer from RD/PP through product, process and equipment/technology implementation in the Body shops at the OEM.
 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 Body 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required

 EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering or related area or the equivalent of education and experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the following areas: Engineering function within a manufacturing setting with strong emphasis on project management, equipment planning and process planning.

 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 efficiently in English and German
• Main frame system knowledge, e.g. SAP. PC application knowledge: WORD, EXCEL, MS Project and Power Point.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Work experience 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

 FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Vance, AL
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours: Day Shift
• Type: Full time
• Start Date: April 1, 2024
• End Date: December 31,2027

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law