Mechanical Product Design Engineer II

Daimler Truck North America

Mechanical Product Design Engineer II designing and developing safe and competitive aerodynamic systems at Daimler Truck. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical leadership for various projects.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop aerodynamic systems and components that are safe, reliable, serviceable, and competitive
Create technically sound, manufacturable designs that meet customer requirements while adhering to engineering standards and strategic product direction
Use NX and related tools to develop and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, packaging studies, and installation documentation, collaborating with Product Design on styled surfaces
Select appropriate materials, tolerances, finishes, fasteners, and manufacturing processes to achieve performance, quality, and cost targets
Provide technical leadership for component‑ or system‑level projects, coordinating internal designers and external suppliers to meet program objectives
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Analysis, Warranty, and Marketing throughout product development and launch
Analyze validation, production, and field issues and develop creative, technically feasible solutions
Support plant builds and promptly resolve manufacturing or quality issues as they arise
Develop, release, and maintain accurate engineering documentation
Manage priorities to align with business goals and deliver projects on time and within budget
Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to management
Contribute ideas that improve product cost (CCI), quality, tools, processes, and the overall work environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
2–4 years of relevant product development experience
Experience supporting products through design, validation, and production phases
Strong communication, planning, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally to reconcile competing requirements into robust, cost‑effective solutions
Understanding of upstream and downstream engineering processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

aerodynamic systems design3D modeling2D drawingGD&Tmaterial selectionmanufacturing processesengineering documentationproduct developmentvalidationproduction support

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcross-functional collaborationcommunicationplanningpresentationproblem-solvingproject managementprioritizationcreative thinkingrisk management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering