As an innovative, solutions-driven Engineer with Mercedes-Benz International, I pride myself for having a very distinguished career that spans internationally. This includes studying abroad at Reutlingen University in Germany and most recently, traveling back to Germany for the planning and launching of our GLE Coupe series. I also led process engineering for model year changes. While leading my team members, I have been able to adapt and thrive in most any given situation; therefore, I can perform in any spectrum within a company. If you were to ask my peers and others in leadership who know my work ethic, they would describe me as:► Tenacious and willing to deliver 110%.► Always achieving results, and often exceeding goals.► Willing to challenge everyone to think outside the box and achieve higher levels of thinking.► Treating team members fairly and being very supportive of each individual.My Daily Goals Consist of:Continuous improvement, which includes production and my team members’ performance. When they achieve, I achieve. This is why I employ a team-based management style. If I can remove a roadblock or make an engineer’s job easier or help them resolve a tough issue, then I have succeeded in my goals for the day. As a leader who constantly solves problems and strives to enforce standards in the engineering spectrum, I continuously seek out ways to support and improve my team members’ skills and expertise.The most important things I have learned in my career:Flexibility, speed and adaption, along with the fact that people want to feel like you are interested in their growth and development.Among others in my industry with similar experience, what sets me a part is the delicate balance I bring between achieving company goals and serving as a true leader and coach to my team members. I thrive in cross-functional and cross-departmental environments. I enjoy the challenge in trying to make everyone agree to steer the ship in the same direction while achieving goals together.Ready to connect? Or, if you would like to contact me directly, the best way is by email at: michaelalexander2008@yahoo.com or cell phone: 205-246-6901.
Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (Bbac)
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Senior Manager Of Cylinder Block MachiningBeijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (Bbac) Nov 2022 - Present
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Industrial Engineering Manager - Process PlanningMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Nov 2019 - Nov 2022Vance, Alabama, Us► Supervise a team of 13 remote and onsite Series Planning Engineers responsible for designing material zone layouts, including material flow racking, assembly aid carts, and stations.► Collaborate with expat German employees for planning the brown field launch of the new fully electrical vehicle.► Define the engineering change process for various vehicles and manage assembly line speedup and slowdowns in a flexible assembly line environment. ► Guide Lead Engineers in steering continuous improvement projects, managing critical documentation, and streamlining processes in the assembly shops. -
Industrial Engineering Manager - Headcount PlanningMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Nov 2019 - Nov 2022Vance, Alabama, Us► Manage two plants along with a team of two Industrial Engineers in two different locations and oversee production of diesel, electric, gas and hybrid car models: GLS, Maybach, GLE, GLE Coupe, and AMG.► Accountable for annual operational planning and optimizing headcount across two assembly shops.
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Electrical Vehicle Launch ManagerMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Jan 2019 - Nov 2022Vance, Alabama, UsAs a strategic leader, I wear many hats. In addition to leading as the Electrical Vehicle Launch Manager, I serve as the Industrial Engineering Manager for Headcount Planning and for Process Planning.Most Recent Accomplishments:► Delivered $500,000 in company savings after designing a layout for the assembly line and succeeding in the brown field vehicle launch (Shopping Cart Reduction)► Championed the external expenses of the Special Wax Product Project and brought the process of applying underbody wax for vehicle protection in-house; delivering over $1.8 million in savings proposal.► Steered projects to improve efficiency to a target of 93% - succeeded in optimizing headcount utilization, reducing car production time from every 148 seconds to 138 seconds, improving KPIs from 73% to 83%, and reducing 10 assembly lines by 10 seconds in four months.► Implemented an innovative plan to ensure effective work-from-home process for engineers during the pandemic.► Led multiple audits for the departments and ensured strict compliance with standards and guidelines.► As Safety Committee Board Member, ensured proper closure of safety incidents and delegated safety critical topics to process engineering team.A Snapshot of My Role:► Manage Plant I assembly line operations for launching electrical cars, and prepare strong business cases for the Chief Executive Officer and Board Members for decision making on high-risk projects and capital investments.► Play an integral role in multiple projects by implementing and achieving lean management objectives prior to vehicle launch. ► Ensure smooth production and delivery through cross-functional departmental meetings.
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Manager, Process Engineering DepartmentMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Mar 2018 - Nov 2019Vance, Alabama, Us► Managed 9 Process Engineers, and played a key role in launching and managing end-to-end, the first ever process to manufacture an SUV and a sedan in the same assembly line in Daimler history.► As College Student Cooperative Program Board Member, brought in co-op students every semester, created project scope and mentored them.► Designed a new innovative Assessment center program for co-op students
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Model Year Coordinator | Series Planner & Process Engineer | Takt-Up Assembly 1, Process EngineerMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Jun 2015 - Oct 2018Vance, Alabama, UsKey Accomplishments:► Led the chassis fence relocation project as well as the implementation of wireless remote on chassis line and back-up assist devices for sequencing area.► Oversaw the 2015 Takt-up for engine and chassis.► Deputed to Germany as Model Year Process Engineering Lead for model years and worked closely with the pilot team members during IPV builds.► Prepared Man, Method, Machine, Material Model Year Boards.► Created the first ever cross-functional problem solving team in Assembly Plant 1, leading a team of mechanical, R&D, body shop, process planning/supplier quality and production group leaders to champion engineering visits at supplier locations.
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Engineer, Multiple Series Planning And Engineering Assembly RolesMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Aug 2009 - Mar 2018Vance, Alabama, UsCross-Functional Problem-Solving Team manager, Jan. 2017 – March 2018Process Engineering Assembly 1, (Engine and Chassis), June 2015 – March 2018Series Planning Engineer Assembly 2, (Engine and Chassis), Jan. 2015 – June 2015Series Planning Engineer Assembly 2 (Final 1), Jan. 2014 – Jan. 2015Project Lead, GLE Coupe Launch (Series Planning), Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2014Series Planning Engineer, Assembly 2 (Trim 6 and Door line), Jan. 2011 – Jan. 2013Series Planning Engineer, Assembly 2 (Door line), Aug. 2009 – Jan. 2011
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Engineer, Multiple RolesMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. 2014 - 2018Vance, Alabama, UsServed as Cross-Functional Problem-Solving Team Manager, Process Engineering Assembly 1, Engine and Chassis and Series Planning Engineer Assembly 2 ► Designed flow rack tracking system for series planning projects and a standard redline change process for group leaders and series planners.► Spearheaded several projects, including Nissan benchmarking and Kecskemet Hungary benchmarking projects, Limo implementation in Assembly 2, C292 Series Planning and Smart Rack implementation in Documentation Wallet station.► Successfully ramped up GLE Coupe and new engines launch.► Led the Takt-down project for Trim 6 and Door line; oversaw line balancing and engineering changes.
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Project Lead, Plc Implementation - A1 Headlight Audit AreaMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Aug 2017 - Oct 2017Vance, Alabama, Us► Created a proposal for PLC system and implemented it from scratch to track issues with calibration.
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Engineering Project LeadMercedes-Benz Ag Aug 2014 - Aug 2015Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, De -
Production SupervisorGeneral Motors Aug 2004 - Aug 2009Detroit, Michigan, UsOriginally recruited to co-op program with a steadfast progression to leadership role.
Michael Alexander Mba/Mem Education Details
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Kettering UniversityEngineering -
Kettering UniversityMaster Of Business Administration (Mba)
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Kettering UniversityIndustrial Engineering
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Reutlingen UniversityIndustrial Engineering
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University Of Central ArkansasBusiness
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Alexander Mba/Mem
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Michael Alexander Mba/Mem works for Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (Bbac)
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Michael Alexander Mba/Mem's current role is Engineering Manager Internationally Experienced | Strategic & Diverse Leader Specializing in Vehicle Launch | Assembly Line Management | Innovation & Design | Program Management | Robotics & High Speed Manufacturing.
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Michael Alexander Mba/Mem attended Kettering University, Kettering University, Kettering University, Reutlingen University, University Of Central Arkansas.
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