Inside the Role

The Manufacturing Production Process Engineer I is a hands-on engineering role that turns manufacturing concepts into practical production solutions. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, this position identifies equipment and process deficiencies, develops improvements, and performs the technical work needed to implement them.

This role supports projects from problem definition and concept development through testing, installation, troubleshooting, and production handoff. It is well suited for an engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing equipment, controls, tooling, and shop-floor teams.

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 a starting salary range of$71,000 - $91,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Design, develop, document, and implement new or revised manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

Analyze production workflows and develop equipment and workstation layouts that improve material flow, ergonomics, space utilization, and operating efficiency.

Develop technical requirements and specifications for tools, fixtures, gauges, equipment, and process modifications.

Support the installation, commissioning, validation, and production handoff of new or modified equipment and processes.

Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues in partnership with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and other engineering resources.

Use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to resolve recurring production issues and verify that corrective actions are effective.

Plan and conduct trials, tests, and data collection throughout process development to understand key variables and confirm process capability.

Create and maintain technical documentation such as drawings, process specifications, work instructions, equipment documentation, and project records.

Coordinate technical work performed by vendors, contractors, and service providers; monitor safety, quality, schedule, and conformance to specifications.

Support project managers by completing assigned technical deliverables, communicating risks and progress, and helping resolve implementation issues.

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance to support plant objectives and capital projects.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and customer support.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, with 0 to 2 years of experience as engineer in a manufacturing environment;

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, tooling, controls, and industrial safety practices.

Ability to collect and analyze process data, identify causes of problems

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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