Mechanical Product Engineer I, Cab Exterior (L7)
Core
Design and develop exterior vehicle components (bumpers, grilles, air intakes, badges) ensuring they are safe, reliable, serviceable, and cost-competitive for commercial trucks and buses.
Role type
Mechanical Product Engineer I (Entry-level IC)
Builds
Exterior systems equipment for Daimler Truck North America brands (Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, etc.)
Domain
Automotive / Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation, GD&T, material selection, manufacturing process knowledge, project management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
NX CAD expertise, surface development, plastic manufacturing processes (injection molding, compression molding, RIM, SMC), metal component design (sheet metal, stampings, castings), vehicle assembly plant processes
Technologies
NX, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Design and develop bumpers, grilles, air intakes, and supporting components; Create manufacturable designs meeting customer requirements and engineering standards; Use NX to develop 3D models, 2D drawings, and installation documentation; Select materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes to meet performance and cost targets; Provide technical leadership for component-level projects coordinating with suppliers; Analyze validation and production issues to develop feasible solutions; Manage project priorities to align with business goals and deliver on time
Seniority
Junior, 0–4 years experience