Manufacturing Production Process Engineer II

Inside the Role

Support manufacturing operations with an engineering focus on optimizing production processes to improve safety and ergonomics, efficiency, and first time quality. Ensure Production has the necessary tools and process needed to be successful in building trucks. Evaluate new product designs to develop and implement related manufacturing processes.

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

• PreSeries Coordination:  Communicate production impacts before PreSeries, collect feedback during and report findings after. 

• Template Coordination:  Manage ISO process for tracking templates/ assembly aids used by production.

• Collaborate with internal teams to provide technical expertise in integrating equipment, systems, materials, and processes into a cohesive, cost-effective, and productive manufacturing system. 

• Integrate DC tools into the assembly process for safety critical joints.

• Interface with production departments to specify type and kind of equipment needs.  

• Evaluate current manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities. Recommend process changes and coordinate the implementation of these changes into production.

• Review new or upcoming product changes and identify production requirements. Suggest product design modifications where applicable. Develop new (or modify existing) equipment as part of the review and planning 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 equipment

• Resolve risk/issues with a sense of urgency.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Engineering Technology or Related Technical Field OR 6 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Proficient with MS Excel and Project

• Provides informal guidance to new team members

• experience leading projects or processes as required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Proficient with CAD systems, preferably AutoCAD or Solidworks

• Six Sigma or other approaches to problem solving

• Lean Manufacturing Principles

• Project Management

• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

• Experience with Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI) reports, SQL Scripts, and Data Analytics

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Where We Work

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

Mount Holly, NC 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.

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