Mechanical Product Validation Engineering Supervisor II

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Madras shop, overseeing shop execution, technician resource planning, and tooling readiness.
• Lead day-to-day shop operations, including technician assignments, workload prioritization, and stall organization.
• Own the intake, prioritization, and scheduling of all Madras shop work requests to ensure predictable and safe execution.
• Supervise shop personnel through staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Coordinate with test planning and project teams to support functional testing, RLDA, durability, and data acquisition activities.
• Manage shop tooling and equipment lifecycles, including identifying capacity gaps and developing CapEx recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement by utilizing shop performance metrics to standardize processes and improve data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience (or 8 years in lieu of a degree).
• Prior experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience working in a shop, test, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex scheduling and cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DTNA tools, systems, and documentation processes.
• Strong understanding of truck mechanical systems and mechatronics.
• Experience supporting durability, functional testing, or reliability validation operations.
• Experience coaching and mentoring technical teams.
• CDL and/or hands-on vehicle driving experience.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• 401k company contribution with match up to 6% plus non-elective contributions.
• 4 weeks starting paid vacation and 13+ calendar holidays.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, and tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program and volunteer paid time off.

About the Company

Daimler Truck North America is an industry leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing, developing cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology, including electric, hydrogen, and autonomous transport. Our brand portfolio includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, and more, all working together to build a cleaner, safer, and more efficient tomorrow.