Engine Test Supervisor / Line Engineer

Inside the Role

The Engine Test Supervisor / Line Engineer position is responsible for driving, maintaining and improving overall production performance in Engine Assembly operations (TT/ODA). Central to this position is effectiveness leading production teams towards excellence both in their behaviors and results with a key focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People (Morale) and Environmental metrics. Additionally, this position closely collaborates and partners with quality, maintenance, line scheduling, and logistics functions with a main focus on customer requirements.

This position is currently designated to 3rd Shift -Production Test, but also carries responsibility to work and function as a line engineer for the 3rd shift HDEP Assembly area.

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

• Drive continuous improvement efforts to meet KPI objectives set by management. 
•  Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems.
•  Monitors and reports on SQDCM during daily shop floor huddle meetings.
•  Knowledge of various assembly processes and components
•  Responsible for leading hourly UAW team members for production test department
•  Foster a teamwork environment and work closely with other departmental support groups.
•  React quickly to developing production issues while keeping the overall best interest of the Company in perspective.
• Performs special projects as needed. Works with maintenance to problem solve downtime issues.
• Line engineer responsibility for engine assembly on midnight shift.  Provide tooling support and line support to assist in assembly uptime.
• React to daily calls from HDEP engine assembly and problem solve line down issues.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or related field and 5-7 years of related experience or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Familiarity with DDC Production Process
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to promote a positive working culture and environments

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Applicable Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience
• TOS Qualification: Lean Specialist, Expert or Lean Consultant

Where We Work

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

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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.