Mechanical Product Engineer I, Cab Exterior

Daimler Truck North America

Mechanical Product Engineer designing bumpers, grilles, air intakes, and badges for Daimler Truck brands. Collaborating on high-quality designs and resolving engineering issues in product development.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on product development, including design, validation, and production phases. Proficient in CAD tools like NX and experienced in collaborating cross-functionally to deliver cost-effective and high-quality automotive components.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeCAD Expertise (NX)Product Development ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationAutomotive Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

3D Modeling2D DrawingsGD&TMaterial SelectionManufacturing ProcessesDesign ValidationTechnical LeadershipEngineering DocumentationProblem SolvingCost Reduction Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPlanning SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

NXPLATONIMACS

Industry Keywords

Automotive ComponentsThermoformed PartsInjection MoldingVehicle Assembly ProcessesCross-Disciplinary Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop bumpers, grilles, air intakes, badges and supporting 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 with 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
Work with Engineering Analysis to determine effective and economical design approaches and material selections
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
Stay informed on industry and competitive developments and apply relevant insights to future designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
0–4 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
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CAD expertise, including NX and surface development (exceptional candidates might have)
Experience designing molded, thermoformed, or other automotive exterior components (exceptional candidates might have)
Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, compression molding, RIM, SMC, DCPD) (exceptional candidates might have)
Experience designing metal components (e.g., sheet metal, stampings, castings, extrusions) (exceptional candidates might have)
Knowledge of vehicle assembly plant processes (exceptional candidates might have)
Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines or functional areas (exceptional candidates might have)
Familiarity with DTNA systems (e.g., PLATON, IMACS) (exceptional candidates might have)
Automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience (exceptional candidates might have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k company contribution with company match up to 8%
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