Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Rear Suspension (Hybrid)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match

4 weeks vacation + 13+ holidays

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America LLC is seeking a high-performing engineer to lead the design and integration of rear steel suspension systems. You will guide system requirements, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and ensure designs are safe, reliable, and cost-effective for heavy trucks.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication, and mentorship of junior engineers, with a hybrid work arrangement in Portland, OR.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (5-7 years preferred).
• At least 1 year in group leadership, project lead, or mentoring roles.
• Experience leading projects.
• Ability to teach engineering concepts and tools.
• Mentoring others in root-cause analysis.
• Leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Proven presentation skills to small and large groups.
• CAD expertise is required.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing truck systems and parts across multiple processes.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle assembly plant processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead rear steel suspension integration projects within vehicle development programs.
• Represent the team in Technical Staff Meetings and cross-functional meetings.
• Develop system-level requirements, specifications and validation plans for rear suspensions.
• Design durable, manufacturable and serviceable rear steel suspension systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers to design and validate suspension systems on vehicle platforms.
• Engage with internal and external partners to achieve cost, performance and quality targets.
• Provide technical guidance on rear steel suspensions and integration.
• Act as a consensus builder to keep stakeholders engaged through the project life cycle.
• Apply engineering judgment to support manufacturing, QA and service teams.
• Stay updated on industry developments to improve designs and market position.
• Complete assignments on time and within budget.
• Inform stakeholders of issues and risks; participate in continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Daimler Truck North America LLC is seeking a high-performing engineer to lead the design and integration of rear steel suspension systems. You will guide system requirements, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and ensure designs are safe, reliable, and cost-effective for heavy trucks.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication, and mentorship of junior engineers, with a hybrid work arrangement in Portland, OR.