Manufacturing Process Engineer II: Accelerate Production

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America LLC in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, equipment layouts, and methods for mass production. You will test operations, control variables, resolve problems, and support product design while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BS/BA in an engineering field and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities spanning process improvement, capital projects, and pre-series changeovers.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field and 2 - 4 years of relevant experience
• Project management – Ability to manage multiple projects
• Working Knowledge of Pre-series processes
• Ability to work in a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, installation drawings, and schematics
• Proficient in standard MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills including presentations
• Electrical Engineering experience
• Familiarity with Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) and Master site planning highly desired
• Knowledge of Truck computer system programming and diagnostic tools (VET, VEPS)
• Dyno / ABS programming / Software capabilities
• Knowledge of electrical testers / alignment equipment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current production processes for improvement opportunities.
• Recommend process changes and coordinate the implementation of these changes into production.
• Coordination of Capital projects which includes researching vendor sources, request quotations, select vendors, developing justification, writing AFE, set due date, issue requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), schedule tryouts, trouble shoot and approve equipment.
• Oversee pre-series and product changeovers for new product and features in area of responsibility and report on findings.
• Attend critical daily and weekly meetings to provide support and technical input.
• Review production tooling and fixture requirements.
• Design, specify, order, and coordinate fabrication of required tools and fixtures.
• Implement electronic production error proofing and validation systems to ensure quality of produced product
• Lead people as a project manager in achieving successful project launches.
• Establish and maintain visual management (Tactical Implementation Plan - TIP) of ongoing projects.
• Implement electronic testing and validation systems as required to elevate finished product quality

Skills

Project management

Production experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Daimler Truck North America LLC in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, equipment layouts, and methods for mass production. You will test operations, control variables, resolve problems, and support product design while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BS/BA in an engineering field and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities spanning process improvement, capital projects, and pre-series changeovers.