Manufacturing Production Process Engineer II

Tasks

Inside the Role

The Engine Assembly Line Engineer is responsible for driving, maintaining and improving overall production performance in Engine Assembly operations (TT/ODA). Central to this positioning is a strong orientation towards current and future manufacturing production processes, including all technology, tooling, gaging, and documentation to achieve assembly production efficiency, quality, and performance targets through problem solving, continuous improvement, and innovation. This position also closely collaborates and partners with Quality, Operations, IT, Maintenance/Technical Services, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and external vendors to achieve assembly targets.

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 $90,000 to $115,000 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 to 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

Role is for 2nd shift 2pm to 10pm.

What You Drive at DTNA

Provide engineering expertise to improve production processes within the department

Utilize technical capability and comprehensive knowledge of engine components and functionality to promote improved uptime of the assembly line

Identify, visualize, and define Assembly EE losses as an input for continuous improvement and practical problem solving measures

Administer asset cataloguing, tracking, and retirement procedures (A57s)

Provide process and tooling training and improvement measures to end users

Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product while operating within designated cost and budgetary targets

Identify, coordinate, and implement changes in working conditions including innovation of equipment and technology to increase efficiency and quality with demonstrable impact to internal KPIs

Schedule and coordinate technical improvements and infrastructure changes with support functions and vendors/external suppliers

Conduct and facilitate regular practical problem solving initiatives

Prepare shift hand-over and end of shift reports with counterparts and conduct effective face-to-face handovers before and after assigned shift

Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and TOS principles in every area of the business

Ensure continual implementation of safe and clean work areas through innovation and administration of total productive maintenance (TPM)

Utilize impulse and other platforms to set individual performance targets, define contributions, and provide performance feedback

Support in designs, development, and implementation of new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical production of goods

Arrange manufacturing equipment to ensure the most efficient and productive layout

Support design of the sequence of production operations, specify procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapt machinery in response to factory conditions

Conduct tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshoot and solve production problems

Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques

Ensure that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Demonstrate adherence to all safety protocol, including lock out/tag out procedures

Identify measures and create and maintain tactical implementation plans (TIPS) to monitor completion of projects

Support and ensure change point and launch activities in coordination with local functions

Knowledge You Should Bring

BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Technology

2 to 4 years of related experience

Familiarity with engine production processes

Effective communication skills

Ability to promote a positive working culture and environment

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Applicable Master’s degree with 2 years of experience

TOS Qualification: Lean Specialist, Expert, or Lean Consultant (or similar)

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in or relocate to the following location:

Detroit, MI 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 solutions with cutting-edge advancements in sustainability and future driving technologies across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous innovation. Backed by decades of proven success, these efforts continue DTNA’s legacy as an industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we operate as one team driving toward a cleaner, safer, and more efficient future for all.

How we move forward together is defined by the DTNA Way, our shared approach to showing up for our customers, our colleagues, and the world we help move. We start with our customers, grounding every product, service, and decision in their success, knowing that when they move forward, so do we. At the same time, we act with urgency and intention, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making to deliver results with integrity, accountability, and clarity. Across our entire organization, we collaborate as one team, bringing diverse perspectives, strengths, and expertise together with trust and respect, because we know we achieve more together than any one of us could alone.

Guided by these principles, we’re not just responding to change—we’re leading it. Together, we are building the future of transportation 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 - 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 calls, use 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Qualifications

Please see above for qualification details.