Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match up to 6%

Non-elective company contribution 3-7%

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Gaffney, SC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to improve production processes, layouts and methods for mass production. The role tests operations, resolves production problems, and supports product design while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating capital projects, overseeing pre-series changeovers, tooling design, and implementing validation systems to ensure quality.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience managing multiple projects in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current production processes for improvement opportunities.
• Recommend process changes and coordinate implementation into production.
• Coordinate Capital projects: vendor sourcing, quotations, justify, set dates, issue requisitions, schedule tryouts.
• Oversee pre-series and product changeovers for new product/features.
• Attend critical daily and weekly meetings for technical input.
• Review tooling and fixture requirements.
• Design, specify, order, and coordinate fabrication of tools/fixtures.
• Implement electronic production error proofing and validation systems.
• Lead projects as a manager to achieve successful launches.
• Establish and maintain visual management (TIP) for ongoing projects.
• Implement electronic testing/validation to elevate quality.

Skills

Project management

Pre-series processes

Production environment

Mechanical prints & schematics

MS Office

Communication & presentations

Education

BS/BA in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Gaffney, SC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to improve production processes, layouts and methods for mass production. The role tests operations, resolves production problems, and supports product design while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating capital projects, overseeing pre-series changeovers, tooling design, and implementing validation systems to ensure quality.