Inside the Role

The Product Integrity Engineer II is responsible for investigating potential product defects, safety concerns, and regulatory compliance issues affecting commercial vehicles operating in the field. This role utilizes engineering expertise, advanced analytical techniques, and cross-functional collaboration to assess product performance, identify root causes, evaluate risk, and support decisions regarding product recalls, customer satisfaction campaigns, regulatory filings, and corrective actions.

The position serves as a key technical liaison between Product Integrity, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Field Operations to ensure Daimler Truck products meet applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements. The Product Integrity Engineer II combines technical investigation, data analysis, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication to protect customer safety, maintain regulatory compliance, and support continuous product improvement.

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 startingsalary range of$86,000 to $110,000USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Product Defect Investigations

• Lead investigations into potential product defects involving commercial vehicles, components, systems, and field performance concerns.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from warranty claims, customer complaints, service records, telematics, field reports, testing activities, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies and engineering principles.
• Assess potential safety risks, product compliance risks, and business impacts associated with identified concerns.
• Develop investigation findings and technical recommendations supported by quantitative and qualitative evidence.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure products comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards, emissions regulations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit documentation required by governmental agencies, including defect reports, compliance documentation, and regulatory correspondence.
• Monitor emerging regulatory changes and evaluate potential impacts to products, engineering decisions, and business operations.
• Support regulatory audits, inquiries, investigations, and agency interactions as needed.

Recall and Campaign Management Support

• Support evaluation and execution activities associated with safety recalls, field service campaigns, customer satisfaction actions, and other corrective actions.
• Provide technical input and risk assessments used to support executive decision-making regarding product actions.
• Participate in recall strategy discussions and implementation planning.
• Track corrective action effectiveness and closure of identified issues.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Legal, Compliance, Purchasing, Field Service, and Marketing teams to resolve product concerns.
• Provide technical guidance regarding product design modifications, validation testing requirements, product labeling, owner communications, and technical literature.
• Facilitate discussions among stakeholders to align on investigation findings, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, safety, and field performance.

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Perform detailed data analysis using engineering and statistical methodologies to identify trends, emerging issues, and potential safety risks.
• Develop technical reports, executive summaries, presentations, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Present investigation findings and risk assessments to senior management and cross-functional review boards.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, supporting analyses, and regulatory documentation.

Process Improvement

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes that support product compliance and defect investigation activities.
• Participate in audits and assessments designed to verify compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend process enhancements that improve investigation efficiency, quality, and organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience performing engineering analysis, technical investigations, or problem-solving activities.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting large sets of technical or operational data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in product integrity, product safety, vehicle engineering, quality engineering, compliance engineering, or field performance analysis.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle systems and operations.
• Familiarity with warranty analysis, field data analysis, telematics data, or customer complaint investigations.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance activities and interactions with governmental agencies.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience presenting technical findings to leadership audiences.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations applicable to commercial vehicles.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.