Digital Mock‑Up (DMU) Engineer II

Inside the Role

The DMU Engineer leads the development and analysis of full-vehicle digital mock-ups, driving packaging feasibility, identifying design risks, and enabling early concept validation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicle-level integration and readiness by proactively resolving issues early in the development process, leading cross-functional alignment across multiple engineering teams, and delivering high-quality, buildable truck designs.

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

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead and facilitate large cross-functional DMU/project meetings to drive alignment, track progress and ensure timely resolution of open issues with engineering teams, PVE, EPM and Quality teams.
• Perform vehicle packaging studies and feasibility analyses to support concept and early design phases
• Create and manage component envelopes (e.g., tire, engine) to validate requirements
• Coordinate clash and clearance analysis to identify and mitigate design conflicts
• Support concept development and design validation through virtual modeling
• Report and communicate design issues, DMU boms, Shopcalls and resolution status
• Provide virtual vehicle layouts and visualization for engineering decision-making ,design reviews and sales/customer support initiatives
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DMU processes, tools, and workflows

Knowledge You Should Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and  2-4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years experience in lieu of degree, is required
• Experience with 3D CAD tools ( NX, IMACS or IMACS+ )
• Demonstrated strong verbal & written skills
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Familiarity with data visualization or engineering tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools or automation techniques to support data analysis and process improvement
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, 8D, or similar) to resolve complex engineering and integration issues
• Strong experience leading cross-functional meetings and driving discussions with diverse engineering stakeholders, including effective communication, issue tracking, and decision facilitation.
• Understanding of:
  • Vehicle systems and packaging
  • Engineering design processes
  • Bills of Material (BOMs) and CAD data integration
• Ability to perform feasibility studies and design validation using digital models

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• 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
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.