Manufacturing Production Process Engineer III (Afternoon Shift)

Inside the Role
The Manufacturing Production Process Engineer for the Detroit Machining Department - Block Line Afternoon Shift is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining production processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert, driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, maintaining process capability, supporting cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and regulations.
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
Position offers a starting salary range of $108,000 – $139,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k 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 and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
**Afternoon/ 2nd shift**
What You Drive at DTNA
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving to eliminate production issues and increase equipment efficiency.
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods.
Troubleshoot and resolve chronic and sporadic manufacturing, quality, and equipment performance issues.
Maintain process capability and stability for machining, assembly, and automated production systems.
Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and product engineering teams to support production and implement process improvements.
Develop production standards, procedures, equipment layouts, and manufacturing methods to maximize operational efficiency.
Conduct testing, data analysis, and validation activities to ensure process performance and regulatory compliance.
Foster a collaborative, positive work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Periodic supervision of production team
Knowledge You Should Bring
BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Technology
5-7 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of or ability to apply Lean/Continuous improvement tools and principles, including experience with problem solving activities
Extensive mechanical aptitude to diagnose issues with CNC machining equipment
Machining tool background including drills, reamers, taps and mills
Experienced with GD&T, CMM Reports and process sheets
Prior experience leading projects to achieve elevated levels of performance and engagement in a manufacturing or logistics setting is required
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees is required
Proficient computer skills and utilizing MS Office Applications
Ability to work weekends as needed
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
Machining Experience
Quality Mindset
Identify process bottlenecks leveraging production analysis tools
Practical Problem Solving
Working in groups and providing direction for those groups
Shop Floor Management experience
Proficient communication skills
Experience with UAW shop employees
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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.