Manufacturing Production Process Engineer II

Inside the Role

Provide Process Engineering support for NFD Axle Carrier Assembly operations, leveraging experience with highly automated assembly line manufacturing processes to achieve production targets. Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to diagnose issues, implement corrective actions, and improve assembly processes and overall efficiency.

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 $90,000 – $115,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% 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.

**ROLE IS FOR 3RD SHIFT**

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Designs, develops, and implements new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods

• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions

• Conducts tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems

• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

• Interface with Quality personnel to provide direction on issues related to process and product quality

• Uses analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions

• Works independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity

• Lead projects and problem solving activities to improve production efficiency through application of lean manufacturing methodology and tools

• Assist Maintenance in trouble shooting breakdowns and scheduling preventative maintenance

• Development of Standardized Work Instructions (SWI)

• Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on job field related projects

• Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience

• Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or electrical engineering or engineering technology relevant

• 2-4 years of relevant experience

• Relevant exposure to assembly line processes within a plant setting

• Exposure to Controls Engineering, PLC, assembly automated process with robots (FANU and/ or KUKA)

• Exposure to various operations teams

• Works well under pressure

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• TOS / Lean Manufacturing Experience

• Exposure to UAW technicians

• Exposure to automated welding process

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to e