Digital Mock‑Up (DMU) Engineer II

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The DMU Engineer leads the development and analysis of full-vehicle digital mock-ups, driving packaging feasibility, identifying design risks, and enabling early concept validation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicle-level integration and readiness by proactively resolving issues early in the development process, leading cross-functional alignment across multiple engineering teams, and delivering high-quality, buildable truck designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years experience in lieu of degree, is required
Experience with 3D CAD tools ( NX, IMACS or IMACS+ )
Demonstrated strong verbal & written skills
An attached resume is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data visualization or engineering tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Familiarity with AI-driven tools or automation techniques to support data analysis and process improvement
Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, 8D, or similar) to resolve complex engineering and integration issues
Strong experience leading cross-functional meetings and driving discussions with diverse engineering stakeholders, including effective communication, issue tracking, and decision facilitation.
Understanding of: Vehicle systems and packaging
Understanding of: Engineering design processes
Understanding of: Bills of Material (BOMs) and CAD data integration
Ability to perform feasibility studies and design validation using digital models

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate large cross-functional DMU/project meetings to drive alignment, track progress and ensure timely resolution of open issues with engineering teams, PVE, EPM and Quality teams.
Perform vehicle packaging studies and feasibility analyses to support concept and early design phases
Create and manage component envelopes (e.g., tire, engine) to validate requirements
Coordinate clash and clearance analysis to identify and mitigate design conflicts
Support concept development and design validation through virtual modeling
Report and communicate design issues, DMU boms, Shopcalls and resolution status
Provide virtual vehicle layouts and visualization for engineering decision-making ,design reviews and sales/customer support initiatives
Contribute to the continuous improvement of DMU processes, tools, and workflows