Assembly Maintenance Engineer - Engines & Axles (2nd Shift)

Daimler Truck AG; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match and non-elect.

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer PTO

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI is seeking a Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer to provide direct line and maintenance engineering support for Engines and Axles assembly platforms. You will own technical processes, interface with line supervisors and hourly teams, and help meet daily and future production demands.

The role supports second shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) and emphasizes equipment reliability, tooling development, and collaboration across maintenance and production functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferably in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance engineering support for assembly processes and existing trans/axle areas as needed.
• Review station-level drawings and BOMs; develop spare parts lists.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures for existing and future equipment.
• Daily troubleshooting assistance for tooling and equipment breakdowns.
• Develop and implement tooling for product changes.
• Develop and implement assembly process methods.
• Procure equipment; coordinate with purchasing and vendors.
• Equipment certification (gages, torque guns, leak testers).
• Occasional supervision of skilled trades.
• Technical coaching for assemblers and supervisors.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

PC hardware/software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCad LT

Kistler hardware

Promess hardware

Torque tooling

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI is seeking a Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer to provide direct line and maintenance engineering support for Engines and Axles assembly platforms. You will own technical processes, interface with line supervisors and hourly teams, and help meet daily and future production demands.

The role supports second shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) and emphasizes equipment reliability, tooling development, and collaboration across maintenance and production functions.