Job Description

Tätigkeitsbereich:Sonstiges

Fachabteilung:Industrial Engineering Body/Paint W138

Gesellschaft:Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Standort:Mercedes-Benz U. S. International, Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL

Startdatum:sofort

Veröffentlichungsdatum:24.09.2026

Stellennummer:MER00047X9

Arbeitszeit:Vollzeit

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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. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. 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!

Purpose of the Position:

Under general supervision, this position ensures that headcount planning and calculation needs are implemented within MBUSI safety, quality, timing, and cost targets. The position supports a controlled, standardized approach for overall resource implementation and plant wide communication.

Essential Functions

Plan shop headcount requirements for Body and Paint.

-Lead and implement headcount forecast for Operational Planning (MBBP), Pre-calculation (VK) and future strategy decisions by preparing all required reporting within MBUSI and towards Germany.

-Standardize headcount planning in accordance with standards set in other plants within MBC and ensure correct reporting in the WorkForcePlanning software.

-Plan project and ramp-up headcount (ePK) aligned with Body/Paint Project Leaders as well as necessary partners in Germany.

-Lead and support manpower meetings/report-outs across all levels of the organization.

-Drive Continuous Improvement through close collaboration within Series Planning as well as with other Engineering and Production groups.

-Develop and coordinate Production Flow management topics within Body Shop such as throughput time and throughput simulations.

-Determine shop operating models to most effectively utilize headcount and shop run time aligned with the other shops and production control team.

-Develop and implement reporting of key performance indicators for the assigned areas on a monthly basis and provide information for required departmental reports and scorecards.

-Support Production on the shop floor to verify headcounts needs and monitor requirement vs. actuals across the shops.

-Support Production with ergonomic studies of all stations Body/Paint as well with planning for new model projects.

-General knowledge of production and quality requirements specific to Body/Paint processes (PLP Requirements/Test Planning)

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.

Qualifikationen

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain/Operations Management, Other Engineering in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Engineering function within a manufacturing setting with strong emphasis on manpower planning, Continuous Improvement, and project management.

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.:

Experience in headcount or process planning.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Proven ability to work in a team environment.

Proven capability to develop and support strategic directions for the organization.

Ability to communicate efficiently, written and verbally, in English.

Application knowledge: MS Office Suite, TEAMS

Preferred Skills

Work experience with Mercedes-Benz in product development and in a pre-production environment.

Proficient in German language able to communicate technical/business information.

Experience in Simulation software (such has Siemens Technomatix) and manufacturing reporting systems (such as MRS)

Project Management Certification such as PMP or PMI-ACP.

Quality System Planning

Ergonomics Planning

Benefits

Gesund­heits­maß­nahmen

Betrieb­liche Alters­ver­sorgung

Mit­arbeiter­beteili­gung möglich

Mobilitäts­angebote

Coaching

Flexible Arbeits­zeit möglich

Mit­arbeiter Events

Mit­arbeiter­rabatte möglich

Mit­arbeiter­handy möglich

Park­platz

Kantine, Café

Kinder­betreuung

KontaktMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

1 Mercedes-Drive35490 VanceDetails zum Standort

MBUSI Recruiter E-Mail: recruiting@mercedes-benz.com

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