Mechanical Product Design Engineering Supervisor II

Inside the Role

Mechanical engineer who is responsible for the development, design, and integration of chassis platform systems into industry leading heavy duty specialty vehicles. Chassis platform includes, but is not limited to, axles, suspensions, powertrain, steering, fuel systems, HVAC, and frame structure.

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 $110,000 - $141,500 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Benefits include 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.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead complex advanced engineering projects aligned to company vision and strategic targets

• More intentional customer focus to understand internal and external needs to exceed expectations

• Mentor, influence, train, and lead by setting standards in engineering processes

• Work toward an environment where solutions are brought forward, not problems, to improve independent thinking skills

• Communication of project work to engineering management and impacted customers

• Develop expertise and deeper understanding of areas you control in design

• Embrace teamwork as business essential and foster partnerships for success

• Be courageous in your decision making while considering the long term impacts

• Lead and manage professional service engineer/s workload efficiently to successful completion of projects

• Focus on aspects you can influence or control and be a role model of “can do”

• Check release work while setting and holding important design expectations for quality and timeliness

• Provide lessons learned in projects, processes, and communication for personal reflection and team growth

• Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems.  Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive, and uses the latest technology available in the industry.

• Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic design and materials to be used in product parts.  Interface with the validation team personnel to analyze problems encountered in prototype development and testing.  Provide creative and technically feasible solutions.

• Interface and coordinate with multiple internal departments and external suppliers in the product development and testing phases.

• Research state-of-the-art developments in the vehicle industry and apply the latest advances.

• Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing.  Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis.

• Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.

• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Support personnel to provide effective, reliable, and safe solutions to enhance the customer experience with FCCC products.

• Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions, and codes.

• Collaborate with engineering personnel to design reliable, serviceable, safe, and economic products to be used in specialty vehicle markets.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering or related degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience OR 8+ years' of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• CAD modeling, IMACS+, ERS+, Engineering Client experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required      

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills             

• At least 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience required    

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:

• Class B CDL Preferred

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Gaffney, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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/Minorities/Females/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.