Mechanical Product Design Engineer II

dtna; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Vacation 4 weeks

13+ holidays

Parental leave 8 weeks

Healthcare plans

Wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer PTO

Disability plans

Job summary

DTNA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design aerodynamic systems and molded exterior panels that impact efficiency and brand appearance. You will own concepts through production, using NX for 3D models, drawings, GD&T, and packaging studies, while collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure robust, cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership from concept to validation and production, with a focus on manufacturability and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years of product development experience required.
• Strong communication, planning and presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to reconcile requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design aerodynamic systems and components for safety, reliability, and cost targets.
• Develop manufacturable designs meeting customer requirements and standards.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and GD&T using NX; support packaging studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers throughout development and launch.
• Provide production support, resolve issues, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Planning

Presentation skills

Product development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

GD&T

3D modeling

Job description

Inside the Role

Product Engineering creates customer focused vehicle solutions that deliver measurable value in efficiency, quality, and total cost of ownership. We design with purpose-balancing innovation, manufacturability, timing, and cost to bring competitive products to market.

We are a hands on, learning oriented engineering organization that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams take pride in owning designs end to end and seeing their work on production vehicles in the field.

Vehicle Aerodynamics & Molded Panels Team

Our team designs and develops key exterior components that directly impact vehicle efficiency, durability, serviceability, and brand appearance. Our portfolio includes roof fairings, side extenders, wheel well panels, drive wheel fairings, turning vanes, wheel covers, rain trays, cowl panels, and cab trim panels.

The team owns designs from concept through production, applying sound engineering fundamentals to deliver components that perform reliably in demanding real world customer environments. We design our parts in house and work closely with cross functional partners and suppliers to ensure robust, high quality solutions.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $86,000 to $110,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

• 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans

What You Drive at DTNA

Design & Technical Execution

• Design and develop aerodynamic systems and components that are safe, reliable, serviceable, and competitive.
• Create technically sound, manufacturable designs that meet customer requirements while adhering to engineering standards and strategic product direction.
• Use NX and related tools to develop and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, packaging studies, and installation documentation, collaborating with Product Design on styled surfaces.
• Select appropriate materials, tolerances, finishes, fasteners, and manufacturing processes to achieve performance, quality, and cost targets.

Cross‑Functional & Supplier Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership for component‑or system‑level projects, coordinating internal designers and external suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Analysis, Warranty, and Marketing throughout product development and launch.
• Work with Engineering Analysis to determine effective and economical design approaches and material selections.

Production Support & Issue Resolution

• Analyze validation, production, and field issues and develop creative, technically feasible solutions.
• Support plant builds and promptly resolve manufacturing or quality issues as they arise.
• Develop, release, and maintain accurate engineering documentation.

Project & Continuous Improvement

• Manage priorities to align with business goals and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to management.
• Contribute ideas that improve product cost (CCI), quality, tools, processes, and the overall work environment.
• Stay informed on industry and competitive developments and apply relevant insights to future designs.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and 2-4 years of relevant product development experience, is required
• Experience supporting products through design, validation, and production phases
• Strong communication, planning, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally to reconcile competing requirements into robust, cost‑effective solutions
• Understanding of upstream and downstream engineering processes
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• CAD expertise, including NX and surface development
• Experience designing molded, thermoformed, or other automotive exterior components
• Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, compression molding, RIM, SMC, DCPD)
• Experience designing metal components (e.g., sheet metal, stampings, castings, extrusions)
• Knowledge of vehicle assembly plant processes
• Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines or functional areas
• Familiarity with DTNA systems (e.g., SMARAGD, IMACS)
• Automotive or commercial vehicle in