Manufacturing Production Process Engineer III

Inside the Role

Detroit Diesel Manufacturing Engineer with main focus on machining process, equipment development, and support of existing machining lines

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 $108,000 – $139,000 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.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Responsible for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes: researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling installations and  tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, and etc.

• Lead the design and development of systems and continuous improvements.

• Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.

• Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on Daimler standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP).

• Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets.

• Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop counter-measures, resolutions and implement effectiveness.

• Independently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project / task.

• Independently provide engineering expertise and project lead in integrating equipment, systems, materials, facilities, and processes into a cohesive, cost efficient and production manufacturing system.

• Independently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality, suppliers, etc.

• Independently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets and implements.

• Independently suggest and implements product or process design modifications, where applicable and make process, tooling, fixtures, or assembly recommendations, including budget estimates as part of the review process.

• Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolves problems in order to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers.

• Must be able to provide management with regular reports / presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes. 

• Must be able to professionally represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.

• Must have regular communication and collaboration with the global ME team.

• Need to have the ability to coach, mentor, and delegate to other team members.

• Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.

• Perform special projects.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

• 5-7 years of relevant assembly line or machining planning experience

• Project management or supervisory experience

• • Experience in machining and assembly processes

  • Experience in implementing tooling changes due to product changes

  • Experience with new product launches or machine retrofits

  • Experience with process modifications, improvements, and waste elimination

  • Able to provide recommendations of new line concepts

  • Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

  • Ability to articulate technical information in written and oral communication

  • Ability to read technical drawings and check for information required

  • Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously

  • Must be able to travel, including international