Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Supervisor II

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Supervisor II

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Daimler Truck North America is the market leader and thrives as the voice of the trucking industry. In the Detroit Powertrain Test Center, we drive the powertrain validation for our global Daimler Truck brand, including conventional diesel and alternative powertrain components. In this position you will be accountable for quality vehicle testing performed across various environments, based out of the Detroit Powertrain Vehicle Test Center.

You will manage a team of technician staff and develop operating procedures to ensure that set‑up and testing is conducted within budgets and according to established standards. You will prioritize and allocate shop operations and workflow so that all equipment and resources are used efficiently, and work schedules and targets are met.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend investments in technology, equipment, systems or other assets that will enhance Vehicle Test Center performance.
• Support Powertrain Vehicle Test Center related topics that drive the development, validation and launch of conventional and alternative powertrains.
• Use advanced analytical and testing methods to align product validation with real‑world duty cycles and customer conditions.
• Execute development and validation testing to advance alternative powertrain systems (eAxle, HV battery, Hybrid powertrains and control systems) and conventional diesel powertrains (engines, transmissions, axles, aftertreatment systems).
• Use engineering vehicle outputs to drive data‑driven decisions on advancement of durability and reliability testing of conventional and alternative (ZEV) powertrain systems.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement engineering initiatives, processes, methods, tools, etc.
• Create and oversee engineering projects, timelines and assist management with defining budget requirements.
• Reduce downtime by utilizing problem‑solving skills and tracking common component failures.
• Implement and maintain standard work instructions and processes to optimize efficiencies within the Vehicle Test Center workgroup.
• Manage the daily operation within the Powertrain Vehicle Test Center team consisting of UAW 412 Engineering Technicians.
• Help troubleshoot and oversee the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of Vehicle Test Center shop infrastructure, test assets and processes.
• Effectively communicate with all applicable employees to evaluate problems and issues, assign the appropriate engineering technicians and follow up to ensure assignments are completed to minimize testing downtime.
• Evaluate work of engineering technicians, enforce agreements and DTNA policies and collective bargaining agreements, assist manager with staffing recommendations, and provide constructive criticism and discipline as necessary to team members.
• Ensure safety procedures and 5S principles are adhered to in accordance with company policy.
• Distribute work requests to UAW 412 technicians and confirm task completion.
• Schedule and approve overtime, time‑card management, and execute contract agreements with represented UAW 412 employees.
• Actively participate in group shop‑floor management meetings (SFM) and Group Visual Board.
• Distribute safety‑related training documentation and perform regular safety audits.
• Provide flexible shift coverage to support group carryover transition to off‑shift Supervisor.
• Provide flexible weekend coverage to support manpower allocation effectiveness.

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.

Position offers a starting salary range of $121,000 – $155,000 USD. Pay offered is dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include an 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…