Mechanical Product Design Engineer III

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Inside the Role

Inside the Role

This role is responsible for developing the innovative propulsion technology solutions with a primary focus on the testing and validation of electrified and conventional axle components and systems and for developing validating and sustaining complex powertrain components and systems that set industry benchmarks for performance efficiency cost reliability and safety.

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 an annual salary of $109140.

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 atDDC

Developthe innovativepropulsion technology solutions with a primary focus on the testing and validation of electrified and conventional axle components and systems. Developvalidate and sustain complex powertrain components and systems that set industry benchmarks for performance efficiency cost reliability and safety. Develop and analyze mechanical axle products components and systemsparticularly hypoid and helical gearsets as well as structural elements such as heavy-duty rear axle housings and front steer axle I-beams. Support product development evaluate the lifecycle reliability of designs and processes and collaborate with marketing and industrial design teams to deliver products that meet both technical and cost requirements. Analyze failure rates lifecycle durability and reliability data and recommend design/test changes based on reliability insights to ensure reliability of product designs and processes over their lifecycle.Identifyand implement ideas to lower costs and increase powertrain efficiency while ensuring product reliability. Draw conclusions and provide recommendations of technical results to the management team.Create project plans and timelines assisting management with defining budget requirements.Lead the development validation and release of mechanical components and systems with interfaces to mechatronics systems for conventional and alternative powertrain systems. Utilize structured problem-solving methods toidentifyroot causes for powertrain system issues and integrate corrective actions into new and existing designs. Independently schedule work including issuing work ordersmonitoringprogress and resolving problems to ensuretimelycompletion of projects. Conduct and document project work draw conclusions and make recommendations for review with management.Create project plans and timelines assisting management with definingbudget requirements.Lead cross-functional activities with regional and global counterparts in Engineering Quality Manufacturing SalesPurchasing and Global Suppliers. Communicate effectively andmaintainprofessional/social interaction in amulti-culturaland international environment.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
5 years (60 months) of relevant industry experience
Must have 5 years of experience with heavy-duty truck front and rear axlecomponentand system development.
Must have experience with: heavy-duty commercial vehicle design and analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions to ensure product reliability; design of heavy-duty conventional and electric axle components; electrical and conventional heavy-duty commercial vehicle development and project lead; Analytical failure analysis and data management systems; and High Voltage Training Level 3 certification with practical experience and applied knowledge.
Domestic and international travel is as needed up to 20% per year.
Position is based out of our office at 13400 Outer Drive West Detroit MI 48239. Note this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from theaforementioned officeaddress.Hence the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address.

This notice is being filedas a result ofthe filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification.An application concerning the employment of one or more alien workers for the above permanent position will be filed with the Department of Labor. This notice will beposted10 consecutive business days ending between 30 and180 daysbefore filing the permanent labor certification application.This notice is being provided to workers in the place of intended employment by the following means: Posted on the companys internal website for at least ten consecutive business days.Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the regional Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor at the following address:Attn: Certifying Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification 200 Constitution Avenue NW Room N-5311 Washington DC 20210. Certifying Office E-mail:v.

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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:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture provides an unparalleled customer experience and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today were 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 DTNAs 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 existing Visa holders
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Contractors professional services or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy) religion national origin age marital status family relationship disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status) genetic information or veteran status.

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Inside the RoleInside the Role This role is responsible for developing the innovative propulsion technology solutions with a primary focus on the testing and validation of electrified and conventional axle components and systems and for developing validating and sustaining complex powertrain compone...