Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Inside the Role

The Chassis Dynamics/Powertrain Engineering team develops, designs, and integrates chassis systems and ICE/EV powertrains into heavy‑duty specialty vehicles. Team members work on axles, suspensions, wheel‑end components, steering systems, drive lines, engines, transmissions, cooling packages, exhaust systems, aftertreatment systems, and electric motors for trucks, buses, RVs, and motor coaches.

• Use computer‑aided engineering (CAE) to solve complex vehicle design problems with finite element analysis (FEA) and multi‑body simulation (MBS).
• Design and develop mechanical products, components, and systems that involve movement.
• Create and refine product‑specific manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with marketing and industrial design teams to meet technical, functional, and manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements.
• Participate in design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype mechanical products and assemblies.

• BS/MEng in Mechanical Engineering (BSME or BSMET) or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering theories, practices, and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with 3D design tools.
• Passion for automotive and hands‑on engineering application.
• Experience in technical writing is a plus.

Starting salary range: $71,000 – $91,000 USD.

• Annual bonus program.
• 401(k) company contribution with match up to 6% and non‑elective contribution 3–7% depending on age.
• Four weeks paid vacation.
• 13+ calendar holidays.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
• Onsite fitness (at some locations).
• Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans.

Location:

Gaffney, SC, USA. Position is onsite; relocation assistance not available. Position is not open to visa sponsorship or existing visa holders.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and provides 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.