GERMANENGINEER.COM continues to demonstrate its Lean Project Management expertise through successful collaborations with Mercedes-Benz, delivering high quality results in complex automotive manufacturing environments. Below is a notable example of how our Lean Project Management as a Service (LPMaaS) contributed to operational excellence at Mercedes-Benz:
Installing Robotic Systems for Sprinter Van Production
In 2018, a GERMANENGINEER.COM project manager served as interim site manager at the Mercedes-Benz facility in Düsseldorf, Germany. His leadership was instrumental in the successful installation of a €150 million fleet of KUKA welding robots in the body shop for the production of Mercedes-Benz’s highly acclaimed Sprinter vans.
Key accomplishments include:
- Overseeing the installation of fully automated robotic systems for gluing, welding and hanging doors, hoods and fenders.
- Utilized KANBAN boards to streamline operations and ensure installation was completed with minimal production downtime.
- Leading a talented team of over 50 commissioning engineers and programmers in a demanding 24/7 operating environment.
- Conducted rigorous acceptance testing to verify system functionality and reliability prior to handover to Mercedes-Benz maintenance team.