Mechanical Product Design Engineer I

Daimler Truck North America

Mechanical Product Design Engineer I developing vehicle components and systems for Daimler Truck. Applying engineering and CAD principles to deliver high-quality designs and solutions on time.

Posted 7/16/2026full-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 principles, CADD design, and project management to develop reliable vehicle components and systems. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with specifications and industry safety practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Mechanical EngineeringCADD Software ExperienceVehicle Design PrinciplesManufacturing ProcessesProject Management

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Hard Skills

CADD DesignComplex AssembliesClass A SurfacesDesign SpecificationsEngineering JudgmentEnergy EfficiencyDocument ManagementSpecification DevelopmentMulti-Tier Supplier InterfaceIndustry Safety Practices

Soft Skills

IndependenceCollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WindowsMicrosoft Office SuiteMRP SystemsSpec Requirements ToolsELM

Industry Keywords

Vehicle ComponentsDesign LifecycleQuality AssuranceComplianceEngineering Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

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