Vehicle Concept Engineer III

Inside the Role

Responsible to lead vehicle concept studies, concept generation, evaluation and selection to deliver technical competitive advantage throughout the product life cycle​.

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      

·       Generate compelling concepts for meeting Customer Value Criteria and program targets.

·       Accountable to Lead and Perform feasibility Studies for new Vehicle  / Concepts / Packages

·       Evaluate concepts on key impacts, risks and achievement of targets.

·       Drive alignment on optimal Concept selection.

·       Document the selected concept for efficient Gate 9 activities.

·       Focal point for Stakeholder Concept Ideas to align and gain traction toward Assessment and Vehicle Implementation

·       Facilitate and achieve alignments /sign-off of vehicle studies & concept(s) between Engineering, Product Strategy, other stakeholders

·       Develop and assess concepts to achieve derived technical parameters (Analysis/Packaging/Functional) ​

·       Improve competitive market position by staying abreast of state-of-the-art developments in the trucking industry, competitor landscape, and applying new knowledge to vehicle concept development 

·       Develop and implement improvement ideas for the process of developing concepts

Knowledge You Should Bring

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or related field and 5-7  years of relevant experience in commercial vehicle engineering, is required

·       Experience with 3D CAD tool Siemens NX or Teamcenter Visualization and vehicle packaging

·       Experience leading projects required

·       Solid understanding of vehicle-level development using CVDS

·       Demonstrated ability to turn customer needs into technical solutions

·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills

·       An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

·       Deep understanding of major truck systems and their interactions

·       Advanced degree in Engineering or Business

·       Ability to quickly learn and apply new technical topics

·       Ability to use sound engineering decision making in an ambiguous environment

·       Global project experience

·    Proficiency with Data visualization and analytics tools

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

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other 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.