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The world is changing.
The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the
pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to
do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the
mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more
sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good
use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond
your job title.
At Mercedes-Benz Vans,
we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth.
Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster
and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths.
Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark
game-changing concepts.
Job Overview:
The Quality Gate Specialist updates
quality gate inspection checklists and train quality gate inspectors. Collects
data from quality sensors and applies to quality gates as necessary. Verifies
effective problem solving and addresses top quality issues.
Responsibilities:

• Attend quality sensor meetings, creating new inspections based on findings as necessary
• Present top defects to management
• Uphold quality standards in the production line and promote an environment of teamwork towards the goal of zero defects
• Support production in identifying and solving defect root causes
• Updates quality gate inspection list, including computer system administrative updates and training quality gate inspectors Contributes to the development of implementation strategies
• Provide training to quality gate inspectors based on recent trends in vehicle quality and data usability
• Resolve issues and/or conflicts as they arise in the quality gates, escalating to management as necessary
• Interface with production leaders to ensure quality problems are being solved in a way that prevents further defects
• Monitors data entered in the quality gates and provide feedback for improvement
• Update team boards as necessary to create awareness of current issues

Qualifications

• Strong ability to understand technical specifications
• Ability to work well in teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Languages: Fluent in written/spoken English
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing (preferably automotive)
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong ability to train team members in performing product audits and entering data
• People and persuasion skills
• 1+ year of product auditing experience (preferably automotive)
• Assertiveness in difficult situations, knowledge of current moderation and presentation techniques
• Knowledge in the application of quality methods
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, engineering, or related field
• Negotiating skills
• Strong ability to learn new computer systems

We are all in for
change. Are you too? Apply now.
If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an
outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is
world renown for quality and innovative products.
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans
for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and
Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at
this location.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars
in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an
expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV
officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the
North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the
end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the
region through its suppliers.
More
than 130,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to
destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market
for Sprinter vans, after Germany.
Thank you
for your interest in Mercedes Benz Vans. Please be aware the impact of COVID-19
could increase the amount of time it takes our HR and Hiring Team to process
your application. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are
dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and candidates. We
appreciate your patience during this time.
Mercedes-Benz Vans,
LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and
leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity
(EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual
orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status,
physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law.