Manufacturing Production Process Engineer III

Daimler Truck AG•Detroit, MI

6d•$108,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide manufacturing engineering support for Detroit Axle NFD and advanced classic M2/M4 carrier assembly operations, focusing on daily production, quality, equipment performance, and hands-on troubleshooting of highly automated processes. The role leads structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement efforts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM) objectives. The engineer takes ownership of chronic downtime, quality, scrap, cycle-time, and equipment-performance issues, guiding problems from identification and root-cause analysis through corrective action, validation, and sustainable closure. The position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, supervisors, technical support teams, and hourly employees. It also maintains shift-to-shift handoffs and reinforces standardized work and process discipline. The role develops and maintains PFMEAs, Control Plans, process documentation, and standardized work; leads equipment and tooling installation, qualification, and process validation; and uses methods such as MSA, GR&R, process stability and capability studies, and equipment/process matching. The engineer also applies digitalization, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve data collection, troubleshooting, and fact-based decision-making, while mentoring fellow engineers and supporting new or improved manufacturing processes. This is an onsite position in Detroit, Michigan. Relocation assistance is not available. The starting salary range is $108,000–$139,000 USD, with pay dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
5–7 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automated equipment, and shop-floor troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOM), PFMEA, Control Plans, standardized work, and applicable quality management system requirements.
Demonstrated experience with structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Experience in manufacturing process development within a cross-functional or integrated team environment.
Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project-management methodologies.
Ability to analyze manufacturing data and translate findings into practical corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, or equivalent project-management tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across hourly, technical, engineering, and leadership teams.
Ability to promote a positive, collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused working culture.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of SPC, DOE, MSA, GR&R, PFMEA/FMEA, and process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk).
Experience supporting CNC machining, robotic machining, cold forming/stamping, automated assembly, or other highly automated manufacturing systems.
Experience diagnosing and improving OEE, downtime, cycle time, scrap, throughput, and quality performance.
CNC or robot programming experience and ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
Experience with digital manufacturing, visualization, Power BI, data analytics, or AI tools for trend identification, troubleshooting, and operational improvement.
Working knowledge of Maximo and PRISMA.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated documentation, record-keeping, organizational, and project follow-through skills.
Ability to influence, coach, and motivate production and technical teams.

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing engineering expertise and daily production support for Detroit Axle NFD and advanced classic M2/M4 carrier assembly operations.
Lead structured problem solving, Problem Solving Projects (PPS), and continuous-improvement initiatives to meet SQDCM objectives.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify sustainable closure.
Own chronic downtime, quality, scrap, cycle-time, and equipment-performance issues.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve OEE, reliability, process capability, labor efficiency, throughput, and first-time quality.
Use root-cause analysis, cause-and-effect analysis, statistical methods, and Lean/Six Sigma principles in improvement activities.
Develop and execute projects supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale objectives.
Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, process documentation, and standardized work.
Lead equipment and tooling installation, qualification, and process validation, including MSA, GR&R, process stability and capability studies, and equipment/process matching.
Reduce costs through scrap elimination, cycle-time improvement, labor and machine efficiency, OEE improvement, and process optimization.
Develop and use digitalization, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve data collection, troubleshooting, trend identification, and decision-making.
Audit, teach, and reinforce manufacturing standards and best practices.
Mentor fellow engineers and build technical understanding of existing processes; support the design, development, and launch of new or improved processes.
Work with line supervisors, technical support teams, and hourly employees to strengthen process discipline, standardized work, and production performance.
Maintain effective shift-to-shift handoffs to ensure transparency, ownership, and continuity of open issues.