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Cab & Body Structures Engineer II

Portland, OR US💼 Full-time💰 $86,000–$86,000🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and develop primary vehicle cab structures (body in white, hoods, bumpers, fairings) and cabin floor components for medium and heavy-duty trucks.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (vehicle exterior structures)

Builds

Truck cabs and exterior structural assemblies

Domain

Automotive manufacturing (heavy-duty trucks)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CAD design of structures and complex assemblies, knowledge of vehicle design principles, experience with large stamping tooling and manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, cost optimization, mentoring

Preferred skills

PAR processes, leading small teams, managing multiple projects, ELM tool usage, design specifications, industry safety practices

Technologies

CAD software, Windows, Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Lead development of cab structure designs optimized for application and cost manufacturability, right-size portfolio based on market needs, reduce costs via product improvements, mentor other engineers, interface with multi-tier suppliers and internal teams to ensure design conformance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties

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