Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Innovation

Daimler Truck; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Insurance & fuel card

401k match

Paid vacation

Holidays and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering in Portland, OR. You will lead a high-impact engineering team, drive lean and automated improvements, and partner across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D to deliver cost-effective, high-quality products.

You will shape the production network, manage capital initiatives, and ensure safety, compliance, and environmental standards while advancing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in driving lean manufacturing and automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in process planning, layout optimization, and project management.
• Visionary leadership and team-building abilities.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in feasibility studies, equipment installation, and process optimization.
• Multilingual skills (German or Spanish) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision & Purpose; guide engineer teams and influence product launches.
• Drive Continuous Improvement with automation and lean methodologies.
• Manage major capital projects, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Champion Quality, Safety & Compliance across regulatory standards.
• Foster collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean manufacturing

Automation

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Multilingual (German/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering in Portland, OR. You will lead a high-impact engineering team, drive lean and automated improvements, and partner across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D to deliver cost-effective, high-quality products.

You will shape the production network, manage capital initiatives, and ensure safety, compliance, and environmental standards while advancing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.