$86,000 – $110,000
Listed on Daimler Truck North America’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A mid-level mechanical engineer role focused on designing and developing exterior vehicle components like hoods and fenders across composite, plastic, and metal materials. Suits engineers with 2–4 years' experience who want to move from entry-level into broader responsibility for component selection, manufacturing process decisions, and cross-functional launch support.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 2 to 4 years of working experience
- Experience with CAD tools, preferably NX
- Understanding of upstream and downstream engineering processes from concept through manufacturing
- Ability to collaborate across functions and suppliers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Experience designing vehicle exterior or structural components using fiber-reinforced composites, plastics, or metal parts
- Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes (injection molding, blow molding, compression molding, RIM)
- Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes (stampings, castings)
- Exposure to vehicle assembly plant processes and cross-functional product launch activities
- Experience with DTNA systems such as SMARAGD or PLATON