Manufacturing Process Engineer I - Hands-on Innovator

Daimler Truck North America; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k with match

Vacation 4 weeks

Holidays 15

Parental leave 8 weeks

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer PTO

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Byesville, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Production Process Engineer I to turn concepts into practical production solutions. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify deficiencies, develop improvements, and implement them on the shop floor.

The role supports problem definition through testing, installation, and production handoff, with emphasis on equipment, controls, tooling, and floor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, tooling, controls, and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to collect and analyze process data, identify causes of problems, and develop practical technical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 business applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to organize priorities, coordinate resources, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to shop-floor and business audiences.
• Ability and willingness to spend significant time in the manufacturing environment supporting equipment, trials, and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and implement new or revised manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze production workflows and develop equipment and workstation layouts that improve material flow, ergonomics, space utilization, and operating efficiency.
• Develop technical requirements and specifications for tools, fixtures, gauges, equipment, and process modifications.
• Support the installation, commissioning, validation, and production handoff of new or modified equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues in partnership with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and other engineering resources.
• Use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to resolve recurring production issues and verify that corrective actions are effective.
• Plan and conduct trials, tests, and data collection throughout process development to understand key variables and confirm process capability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as drawings, process specifications, work instructions, equipment documentation, and project records.
• Coordinate technical work performed by vendors, contractors, and service providers; monitor safety, quality, schedule, and conformance to specifications.
• Support project managers by completing assigned technical deliverables, communicating risks and progress, and helping resolve implementation issues.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance to support plant objectives and capital projects.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and customer support.

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Byesville, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Production Process Engineer I to turn concepts into practical production solutions. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify deficiencies, develop improvements, and implement them on the shop floor.

The role supports problem definition through testing, installation, and production handoff, with emphasis on equipment, controls, tooling, and floor teams.