Mechanical Product Design Engineer II

Inside the Role

Thomas Built Bus designs, builds and sells school buses for the American and Canadian market. The vehicles are type C built over a Freightliner chassis, type D with front and rear engine variants built over Thomas chassis, and type A minibuses built over Ford and General Motors chassis. This role will be focused on the design of the school bus bodies for these products and any related testing and compliance.

Successful candidates will apply the theoretical principles, engineering techniques and practical experience toward designing vehicles that are safe, compliant, reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive and use the latest technology available in the industry.

Starting salary range: $86,000 – $110,000 USD (pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience).

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short‑term and long‑term disability plans.

• Apply engineering techniques and principles to design and develop school bus interior/exterior body components.
• Apply CAD principles to develop 3D models, installation drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Independently analyze and proactively provide creative, technically‑feasible solutions to problems encountered in production. Promptly resolve product build issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication, Quality and other departments to implement manufacturable and cost‑effective design solutions that meet government regulations and specifications.
• Interface with Test & Compliance personnel to prototype new systems, perform development testing and apply test results to new designs.
• Proactively inform middle management of project issues, delays and risks.
• Research state‑of‑the‑art developments in the vehicle industry and apply the latest advances and best practices as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of related experience OR 6+ years of design engineering experience required.
• Demonstrated teamwork, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD design required (Creo preferred).
• An attached resume is required.

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes (press brake, roll forming, fasteners, stampings, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to identify and solve problems on the assembly line preferred.

High Point, NC, USA. This position is open to applicants who can work in or relocate to this location. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:
Onsite.

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located 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.

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.