Hybrid Powertrain & Axle Design Engineer II

Detroit Diesel Corporation; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Holiday time off

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop axles for medium and heavy‑duty truck and bus applications. You will work on component and system level design, packaging, DFMEA, tolerances, simulations, prototype assembly, testing and documentation in collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
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Responsibilities

• Develop axles (mechanics) for medium and heavy‑duty truck and bus applications at component and system levels.
• Convert concepts into design/packaging, DFMEA/DVP, tolerances, simulations, prototypes, testing and documentation.
• Collaborate globally on hardware components with Detroit, Stuttgart & Portland teams.
• Release axle components and systems to production in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Manage component suppliers and coordinate project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Resolve plant issues, field problems, and customer requests promptly.
• Engage in cross‑functional activities across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.

Skills

Axle development

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD software

MS Office

Communication skills

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

DFMEA

Testing methods

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop axles for medium and heavy‑duty truck and bus applications. You will work on component and system level design, packaging, DFMEA, tolerances, simulations, prototype assembly, testing and documentation in collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with CAD tools.