Daimler Truck North America

Mechanical Product Design Engineer III

Daimler Truck North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Detroit • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $109,140 per year

About the role

  • Develop the innovative propulsion technology solutions, with a primary focus on the testing and validation of electrified and conventional axle components and systems.
  • Develop, validate , and sustain complex powertrain components and systems that set industry benchmarks for performance, efficiency, cost, reliability, and safety.
  • Develop and analyze mechanical axle products, components, and systems—particularly hypoid and helical gearsets, as well as structural elements such as heavy-duty rear axle housings and front steer axle I-beams.
  • Support product development, evaluate the lifecycle reliability of designs and processes, and collaborate with marketing and industrial design teams to deliver products that meet both technical and cost requirements.
  • Analyze failure rates, lifecycle durability, and reliability data and recommend design/test changes based on reliability insights to ensure reliability of product designs and processes over their lifecycle.
  • Identify and implement ideas to lower costs and increase powertrain efficiency while ensuring product reliability.
  • Draw conclusions and provide recommendations of technical results to the management team.
  • Create project plans and timelines, assisting management with defining budget requirements.
  • Lead the development, validation, and release of mechanical components and systems with interfaces to mechatronics systems for conventional and alternative powertrain systems.
  • Utilize structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes for powertrain system issues and integrate corrective actions into new and existing designs.
  • Independently schedule work including issuing work orders, monitoring progress, and resolving problems to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Conduct and document project work, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for review with management.
  • Create project plans and timelines, assisting management with defining budget requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional activities with regional and global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing , and Global Suppliers.
  • Communicate effectively and maintain professional/social interaction in a multi-cultural and international environment.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 years (60 months) of relevant industry experience
  • Must have 5 years of experience with heavy-duty truck front and rear axle component and system development
  • Must have experience with: heavy-duty commercial vehicle design and analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions to ensure product reliability;
  • design of heavy-duty conventional and electric axle components;
  • electrical and conventional heavy-duty commercial vehicle development and project lead;
  • Analytical failure analysis and data management systems;
  • and High Voltage Training Level 3 certification with practical experience and applied knowledge.
  • Domestic and international travel is required , as needed, up to 20% per year.
Benefits
  • annual bonus program
  • 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringpowertrain componentsfailure analysisdesign of heavy-duty axlesanalytical thoughtproject managementdata management systemselectrified axle componentsvalidation of mechanical systemscost reduction strategies
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationleadershipcross-functional teamworktime managementrecommendation skillsindependent workmulti-cultural interactionbudget management
Certifications
Master's degree in Mechanical EngineeringHigh Voltage Training Level 3 certification