At Daimler Truck group we are one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 production sites around the globe and more than 100,000 employees. We offer light, medium and heavy duty trucks, city and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. Tailored financial services are also part of our portfolio.
Daimler Buses Mexico is part of Daimler Truck, we began our history 29 years ago; we have revolutionized the passenger transportation industry, leading the Mexican market for 25 consecutive years. It is a pride to move to Mexico, and also a great responsibility, which commits us to work to build comprehensive mobility solutions for our clients every day. A team passionate about buses, technology, innovation and creativity is what makes up this great family. Our Plant, better known as “The Bus House” in García Nuevo León, was inaugurated in 1994, where around 96,300 units have been produced, which places us as leaders in the industry, moving more than 38 million passengers daily. Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.
Senior Product Development Design Engineer
Design and develop chassis components for buses, ensuring compliance with applicable local and international regulations, with the objective of guaranteeing functionality, safety, and fulfillment of customer requirements.
We are looking for a Senior Product Development Design Engineer to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Product Design
- Design, adapt, and document vehicle systems and components according to project requirements.
- Develop engineering solutions that meet quality, performance, safety, and cost objectives.
Prototype Development
- Plan and coordinate the assembly of complete vehicle prototypes and prototype systems.
- Validate design concepts and prepare technical reports documenting results and recommendations.
Product Testing & Validation
- Plan and execute product testing activities required to validate new vehicle projects.
- Analyze test results and prepare reports to support engineering decisions.
Body Builder Alignment (BBA)
- Coordinate and perform visits to body builders to ensure compliance with Daimler Truck guidelines and quality standards for chassis-to-body integration.
Product Support & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze and resolve issues identified during production and field operation.
- Support continuous product improvement initiatives by working closely with cross-functional teams.
Compliance
- Always act in accordance with applicable local and international regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the Daimler Truck Code of Conduct, and all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
- Previous experience in Product Engineering, Product Development, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Product Validation.
Technical Knowledge
- Automotive mechanical and electrical systems.
- Measurement, testing, and diagnostic equipment.
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Microsoft Office applications.
- SAP.
- Product design software such as NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
- Digital product evaluation processes.
- Digital tools for component structure analysis.
- Power BI and Microsoft 365.
- Preparation and presentation of results, including cost and timing analysis.
- Development of assembly procedures and manuals.
- Coordination of work teams and project activities.
Skills & Competencies
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Results-oriented mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Language Requirements
- Advanced intermediate English.
- Ability to participate in business conversations and review technical documentation.
Work Arrangement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting and movement of office materials.
- Walking between work areas and occasional use of stairs.
- Fine motor coordination.
- Occasional handling of heavy equipment.
- Ability to operate light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, including buses, when required.
Sensory Requirements
- Sustained attention and concentration.
- Visual and auditory focus for technical and operational activities.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are committed to providing support and will respond as soon as possible.
Equal Opportunity Notice
To ensure an equitable recruitment process, please do not include the following information in your resume: age, gender, photograph, home address, nationality, or the name of your educational institution.
At Daimler Buses Mexico, we appreciate individual strengths that lead to the best team performance and aspire to become a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive company, inspiring a culture that fosters a deep sense of belonging.
We value diversity among our colleagues; we encourage diversity and respect the principle of equal treatment. The diversity of ideas, approaches and skills enhances the quality of our work and thus ensures our long-term success.
We want to benefit from social diversity, languages, cultures and life projects. We encourage and respect this diversity.
For this reason, we do not discriminate against anyone and treat all people equally regardless of their origin, nationality, religion and beliefs, political or trade union activity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or medical condition.
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