Mechanical Product Design Engineer I

Inside the Role

DTNA (Daimler Truck North America) is the world's largest Medium and Heavy Duty vehicle manufacturer designing Freightliner and Western Star brands. We are an innovative future-oriented company leading the development of automated trucks, electric trucks, and conventional fuel vehicles with the best fuel economy.

Product Engineering is all about building extraordinary products that captivate our customers and deliver real value. We thrive on innovation, pursue exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life on time and within budget. Our passion for the product drives everything we do. We actively seek out customer feedback—celebrating the praise and embracing the tough critiques—because every insight helps us grow. We support one another, treat each other with respect, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work. We never stop learning. As a team of continuous improvers, we push ourselves to raise the bar, refine the details, and deliver products that exceed expectations. Our success is powered by creativity, craftsmanship, and a relentless commitment to our customers. We take pride in what we build—and we make sure to have fun along the way!

This position is in the Vehicle Access and Shielding team which is responsible for steps, shields, fairings, access support structures, radar mounts, back of cab access provisions, vocational provisions, and mudflaps. This team belongs to the Vehicle Exterior Engineering group, a member of the Product Engineering department.

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 $71,000 to $91,000 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​ 

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Benefits include 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

• Develop vehicle components and systems. Apply engineering and CAD principles to create designs that are reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, and competitive.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to develop engineered solutions across the design lifecycle and to support the manufacturing plants, quality assurance, and the service department.
• Develop specifications and concepts to support future vehicles projects. Maintain and organize these solutions, document their use, and keep them up to date.
• Interface with our multi-tier suppliers and other groups such as the Vehicle Engineering dept, Validation, Analysis, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure conformance of designs to specifications, customer expectations, engineering practices and government regulations.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree, or a corresponding associates degree with 4 years related experience
• Experience with CADD software. Experience in CADD design of structures, complex assemblies, and/or class A surfaces.
• An understanding of basic vehicle design principles.
• Solid experience using Windows and Microsoft Office suite.

 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Strong independence in managing multiple assigned projects.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, MRP systems, and Spec Requirements tools, such as ELM.
• Experience with design specifications, components, and industry safety practices.
• Experience working with people responsible for Engineering Systems, Feature requirements, Software, Architecture, and Functional Safety.

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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.