3rd Shift Manufacturing Process Engineer II — CI/CNC Innovator

Daimler Truck North America

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

annual bonus program

401k company contribution with match 6

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

employee assistance program

comprehensive healthcare plans &well‑n

onsite fitness (at some locations)

tuition assistance and volunteer paid

short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI seeks a Machining-focused Manufacturing Engineer to support Cylinder Head Machining and other lines, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve downtime and drive continuous improvement.

This 3rd shift role offers a starting salary of $90,000—$115,000 USD, and a comprehensive package including bonus, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, healthcare, and more. Relocation assistance is not available.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
2-4 years of related experience.
Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Quality ISO standards, PFMEA.
Understanding of manufacturing processes.
Experience in process development in an integrated team environment in Project Management, Six Sigma, LEAN.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 software tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Either experience with CNC's, robotic machining, cold forming/stamping of parts or automated systems.
Able to interpret technical drawings and geometrical tolerances (GD&T).

Responsibilities

Provide engineering expertise in managing materials delivered from the integrated supply chain.
Drive Continuous Improvement activities within the manufacturing area to meet and exceed operational objectives and goals.
Provide input to improve current manufacturing process including design and development of new manufacturing processes.
Technical capability with knowledge of automated processes.
Troubleshoot problems on the shop floor, develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs and cycle times.
Audit, teach, and drive execution to the benchmark standards while acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement.
Develop and execute projects to achieve company targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP).
Develop cause and effect analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plan.
Focus on reducing costs of existing product through labor/machine efficiency, scrap reduction, OEE improvements.
Conduct Install/qualification of tools including Measurement Systems Analysis (MCA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Process Stability and Capability (CP/CPK), and equipment/process matching.