Lean Assembly Process Engineer II — NPI & Equipment

Jobtailor; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide manufacturing and engineering support across component and vehicle assembly, optimizing processes and systems. The role involves contributing to NPI projects, concurrent engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.

The candidate will collaborate with SDTs to resolve production challenges, implement POD-driven improvements, and oversee equipment and tooling installations at multiple plants, with travel to the US and Mexico.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; 2 years of relevant experience preferred or 4 years in lieu of degree.
• Team oriented professional with strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5s, CI, process mapping, Kaizen, PDCA, visual management).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of NX, AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred.
• Travel within the US and Mexico (25% on average).

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide manufacturing expertise and support in component assembly, vehicle assembly, vehicle operations, and various manufacturing processes.
• Develop and provide engineering expertise in integrating workforce, equipment, systems, processes, methods, materials and facilities into a cohesive, cost-efficient and productive system.
• Participate in System Development Teams (SDT) on New Product Development Projects representing Manufacturing Engineering and Truck Manufacturing Plants.
• Through concurrent engineering and Production oriented design (POD), identify and resolve production-related problems ahead of implementations into the plants.
• Provide on-site tryout and pre-series coverage for New Product Introduction (NPI) vehicle builds and provide feedback, root cause analysis, and problem resolution support.
• Develop, procure, and install equipment/fixtures/tools at five DTNA Truck Manufacturing Plants.
• Identify, analyze and recommend opportunities to reduce cost and increase efficiencies of manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate current assembly processes and assess capital investment plans for future production requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide manufacturing and engineering support across component and vehicle assembly, optimizing processes and systems. The role involves contributing to NPI projects, concurrent engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.

The candidate will collaborate with SDTs to resolve production challenges, implement POD-driven improvements, and oversee equipment and tooling installations at multiple plants, with travel to the US and Mexico.