Product Engineer I - Hoods & Fenders

Daimler Truck North America is a leader in the trucking industry, dedicated to building innovative and high-quality vehicles. The Product Engineer I role focuses on the design, development, and validation of exterior components such as hoods and fenders, ensuring they meet safety and durability standards while integrating seamlessly with vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Concept, develop, and release best-in-class hood, fender, and related exterior components with a strong awareness of overall vehicle integration and packaging
• Apply sound engineering principles to deliver safe, reliable, serviceable, cost-effective designs across composite, plastic, and metal structures
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and GD&T using NX and related tools
• Partner with Product Design, Manufacturing, Validation, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers to deliver robust, production-ready components
• Select materials and manufacturing processes (fiber-reinforced plastics, injection/blow molding, castings, stampings) appropriate to performance, cost, and quality targets
• Support manufacturing plants, resolve validation and build issues, and implement effective countermeasures
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver releases on time and within budget while communicating risks and status clearly
• Continuously improve product cost, quality, tools, and processes while staying current with industry developments

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using CAD tools (preferably NX), including surface-based modeling and engineering drawing creation
• Solid understanding of upstream and downstream engineering processes, from concept through manufacturing support
• Ability to collaborate across functions and suppliers to resolve competing requirements and deliver robust design solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, follow through on commitments, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• An attached resume is required
• Experience designing vehicle exterior or structural components using fiber-reinforced composites, plastics, and/or metal parts
• Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, blow molding, compression molding, RIM) and metal processes (e.g., stampings, castings)
• Exposure to vehicle assembly plant processes and cross-functional product launch activities
• Experience working within DTNA systems such as SMARAGD, PLATON, or IMACS

Benefits

• 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
• Volunteer paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability plans

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