Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer III

Inside the Role

Manufacturing Engineering has a wide range of responsibility and great opportunity to lead and collaborate with different groups within Manufacturing Engineering, our Manufacturing Plants and other areas in Daimler Trucks.

This position is located in our Portland Corporate office and provides leadership for both, new products and industrialization projects, affecting manufacturing operations at Daimler Trucks North America.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USD 

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead new generation truck projects from research to implementation

• Lead all project management activities including concept & feasibility studies, review of technical product specifications, determination of project timing, analysis of project deliverables against pre-established targets, evaluation of budgeted resources vs. actuals, & present project status reviews to steering committees.

• Lead project team in the US and Mexico.

• Lead investigation efforts with global and cross-functional teams to define manufacturing requirements

• Provide manufacturing expertise in component assembly, vehicle assembly, vehicle operations, and various manufacturing processes.

• Responsible for successful completion of Production-oriented Design workshops representing M.E. and Truck Manufacturing Plants.

• Through concurrent engineering, identify production-related problems ahead of implementation into the plants and collaborate with design engineering to realize improvements. 

• Evaluate current assembly processes and assess capital investment plans for future production requirements.

• Stay current on technological developments & generate new ideas and methods for optimization of systems & processes (Continuous Improvement).

• Develop, maintain and present KPIs and reports to management.

• Manage communication strategy at every level -- within teams, within the company, to users, and other audiences. 

• Accountable for meeting and exceeding project targets.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering + 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent technical education from an accredited university/college.

• Knowledge of ICE and EV manufacturing processes and product.

• Experience with Manufacturing Control System (MCS) / Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing, lean, process optimization methods and quality.

• Proven ability to collaborate with engineering leadership to find creative options to deliver products on time and within budget.

• Mastery of product development process and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

• Customer focus.

• Ability to translate complex technical and architectural concepts into content for non-technical internal and external audiences.

• At least 1 year demonstrated experience leading a team or project.

• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change.

• Must be well-organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks, and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management.

• Advance to expert level of MS Excel and Power Point.

• English: advanced (speaking, reading, and writing).

• Basic knowledge of Engineering Client / Smaragd

• Basic knowledge of Procoord and ME tool kit

• Basic knowledge of Tableau and/or other visual analytics platform to create reports and analyze data

• Travel: 25% on average

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Understanding of Agile philosophy, and the ability to lead and influence Agile practices across the company

• Other languages: Spanish (Intermediate) preferred; additional language(s) appreciated

• Experience with VBA, MS OneNote, MS Project and MS Visio a plus

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.