Senior Mechanical Designer - Truck Suspension Innovator

Daimler Truck; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Vacation 4 weeks

13+ holidays

Parental leave 8 weeks

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Product Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead rear steel suspension integration within vehicle development programs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop system requirements and design components that are manufacturable and reliable, ensuring on-time delivery.

Portland, OR-based, this hybrid role requires strong CAD expertise, leadership experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7 years of experience.
• At least 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience.
• Experience leading projects.
• Teaching others relevant Engineering concepts and tools.
• Leading and mentoring others in identifying/solving the root cause of complex problems.
• Leading implementation of cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Preparing and giving presentations to small and large groups.
• Demonstrated CAD expertise is required.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing creative design solutions for truck systems.
• Experience designing parts in multiple processes.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle assembly plant process.
• An attached resume is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead proprietary rear steel suspension integration projects within vehicle development programs.
• Represent team in Technical Staff Meetings and cross-functional meetings.
• Develop system level requirements, component specs, and vehicle validation plans for rear steel suspensions.
• Design and develop rear steel suspension systems that are manufacturable, durable, reliable and serviceable.
• Collaborate with suspension suppliers to design, develop, and validate rear steel suspension systems.
• Proactively engage partners to deliver on cost, performance, and quality targets.
• Provide technical guidance on rear steel suspensions and integration.
• Act as a consensus builder to keep stakeholders engaged throughout the project life cycle.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to support manufacturing, QA and service departments.
• Stay updated on industry developments and apply knowledge to designs.
• Complete assignments on time and within budget.

Skills

CAD expertise

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Root-cause analysis

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Product Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead rear steel suspension integration within vehicle development programs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop system requirements and design components that are manufacturable and reliable, ensuring on-time delivery.

Portland, OR-based, this hybrid role requires strong CAD expertise, leadership experience, and excellent communication.