Manufacturing Production Process Engineer II

Inside the Role

This role will be responsible for supporting new product integration into DTNA’s innovation plant.

You will support operating units through implementation of new equipment and ensure production readiness for electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will work closely with production, design, automation, facilities, and project management to deliver an integrated manufacturing solution.

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 $86,000 - $110,000 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 

• Collaborate with internal teams to provide technical expertise in integrating equipment, systems, materials, facilities, and processes into a cohesive, cost efficient, and productive manufacturing system
• Support manufacturing departments as required with tools, fixtures, shop aides, etc
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities. Recommend process changes and coordinate the implementation of these changes into production
• Review new or revised product offerings and identify production requirements. Suggest product design modifications where applicable. Make new /modification of existing equipment recommendations as part of the review process
• Prepare capital project requests and manage their implementation
• Apply practical problem solving techniques to resolve systemic failures in the process or with equipment.  Assist maintenance in troubleshooting / supporting manufacturing
• Develop reports and digital solutions to improve process flow, material presentation, material delivery and KPIs tracking
• Support electronic standard work instruction for line balancing, safety, and quality improvements
• Resolve risk/issues with a sense of urgency

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have  ​

• Six Sigma or other approaches to problem solving.
• Proficient with CAD systems, preferably AutoCAD or Solidworks.
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• MS Projects proficiency.
• Data Analytics experience.

Where We Work

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

Portland, OR 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.

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