Senior Tooling & Production Process Engineer

Daimler Truck; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match + non-elective 3-7%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans & wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead tooling strategies in our Detroit-area production environment. You will act as a subject matter expert on tooling, support machine shop and CTP operations, and drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.

This onsite role requires strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration to improve quality and reduce waste. The position emphasizes expertise in CNC and conventional machining, GD&T, and tooling design,

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Lean/Continuous improvement tools and principles.
• Extensive tool background including drills, reamers, taps and mills.
• Mechanical Machining aptitude to diagnose issues with CNC machining equipment.
• Experienced with GD&T, CMM Reports and process sheets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and diplomatic communication.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality powertrain components and manufacturing excellence.
• Support collaboration, efficiency, and productivity within machine shop and CTP operations.
• Develop expertise in tooling engineering, CNC and conventional machining processes, and manufacturing equipment operations.
• Select, measure, and prepare raw materials and components to engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production, tooling, equipment, and process-related issues.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling concepts and manufacturing solutions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing.
• Participate in shop floor discussions and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Analyze complex manufacturing challenges and implement innovative solutions.
• Partner with production teams, engineering, and management to enhance performance.
• Provide technical guidance on tooling design and production requirements.
• Establish efficient production methods, tooling layouts, and operational sequences.
• Conduct process testing, validation, and root cause analysis for process control and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CNC machining

GD&T

CMM Reports

Tooling design

Communication skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Drills

Reamers

Taps

Mills

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead tooling strategies in our Detroit-area production environment. You will act as a subject matter expert on tooling, support machine shop and CTP operations, and drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.

This onsite role requires strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration to improve quality and reduce waste. The position emphasizes expertise in CNC and conventional machining, GD&T, and tooling design,