Series Planning Engineer

Job Summary:This role evaluates tooling and equipment changes required to support new Engineering Changes, Model Year or New Type projects in the Assembly Shop. This position will be involved in integrations of vision systems as a form of error proofing in the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities:Project planning:

• Support engineering change coordination meetings as required
• Focus on Ubisense technology
• Perform engineering change and cost feasibility analysis for potential projects
• Create business justifications for potential projects
• Create new equipment concepts, specifications and layouts
• Updates to the line infrastructure as needed.
• Ensure plant training needs are met in specifications
• Create initial milestones and estimated project costs

Project implementation:

• Lead supplier kickoff with all stakeholders
• Coordinate design reviews with the 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 FP for demo or de-commissioning activities to ensure all aspects are considered
• Lead Commissioning and Buyoff 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 Capability studies by ET
• Coordinate the execution of all Process Capability studies needed to verify, equipment changes before start PT2,
• Ensure all documentation is executed per the timeline,
• Lead closure of punch list items

Production Monitoring:

• Monitor daily/weekly equipment performance for systemic issues
• Work with Maintenance/Engineering to find appropriate solutions to series systemic issues
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment capabilities against future build ratio changes
• Ensure final documentation for buyoffs is completed per the timeline.
• Maintain regular communication to TOC/other plants to stay up to speed on upcoming technologies
• Handover equipment to production and maintenance
• Create production startup support plan
• Coordinate design reviews with the project stakeholders to include all project aspects, Coordinate with IPS to define supplier list
• Receive and compare quotations from potential suppliers in conjunction with IPS
• Create Purchase Requisitions
• Work with IPS on awarding process, including justifications.
• Define buyoff documentation package required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in: Industrial Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in project management software
• Knowledge of quantum engineering principles is a plus.
• Project management skills, to ensure successful management of timelines, budgets, and business requirements.
• Solid communication and coordination skills with a standardized approach to project management.
• Position acts as project lead until handover to series operations

Skills: (Required)

• Knowledge and understanding of equipment installation in a manufacturing environment, specifically automation, robotic cells, gluing equipment, filling equipment, fastening technology, handling devices, conveyors and controls technology
• Widespread understanding of how machines are integrated into a manufacturing system
• Project Management - cost/budget, timeline management, risk management- Flexibility to support MBUSI needs and demands, willingness to work weekends & holidays as needed
• Knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)

Skills: (Preferred)

• Experience with Ubisense or other GPS technology
• Experience with vision systems
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information
• Work experience with Mercedes-Benz in equipment and tooling related issues
• Experience in project management and in leading problem-solving groups
• Knowledge in system applications such as SAP, CAD
• Drafting skills
• German Language proficiency
• Machine shop experience and proficiency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Vance, AL 35490 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vance, AL 35490: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person