Mechanical Product Design Engineer II

Daimler Truck North America•Gaffney, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The ICE Powertrain Engineering team is responsible for the development, design, and integration of powertrain systems into industry leading heavy duty specialty vehicles. ICE Powertrain includes, but not limited to, engines, transmissions, air intake, cooling systems, and exhaust/aftertreatment for on-highway vehicle chassis models which are produced by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation for applications including truck, bus, RV, and motor coach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of related experience OR 6+ years of design engineering experience required
Full understanding of theories, practices, and procedures related to job field
Experience and understanding of medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle systems
Works within standard practices and procedures to analyze information and problems of limited scope
Demonstrated teamwork, strong written and verbal communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration
Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
Experience with 3D CAD design required (Siemens NX preferred)
An attached resume is required
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

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of DTNA Engineering Documentation systems
Project Management
Strong oral and written communication skills
Passion for automotive
Some hands on and practical application of engineering skills
Experience in technical writing

Responsibilities

Uses computer-aided engineering (CAE) to solve complex vehicle design problems using finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-body simulation (MBS), and fatigue analysis
Designs and develops mechanical products, components, or systems including applying mechanical engineering principles to develop products, components, and systems that involve movement
May also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment
Collaborates with marketing and industrial design teams to develop products that meet technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements
Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype mechanical products and assemblies

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 and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans