Cab & Body Structures Engineer II

DTNA market leadership through innovative design and awareness of customer needs.

Complexity and cost optimization

Team performance through demonstrated technical and cultural leadership.

Collaboration with Product Strategy, PVE, VLE, Product Engineering teams, and other key business partners.

​​​​​​Develop vehicle components and systems. Apply engineering and CAD principles to create designs that are reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, and competitive.

​Apply sound engineering judgment to develop engineered solutions across the design lifecycle and to support the manufacturing plants, quality assurance, and the service department.

​Develop specifications and concepts to support future vehicles projects. Maintain and organize these solutions, document their use, and keep them up to date.

​Interface with our multi-tier suppliers and other groups such as the Vehicle Engineering dept, Validation, Analysis, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure conformance of designs to specifications, customer expectations, engineering practices and government regulations.​​​​​

A demonstrated history of driving excellence in execution

Understanding of DTNA Engineering applications and processes

A Bachelors (or higher) degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)

5 years of relevant experience

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​​​Experience with CAD software. Experience in CAD design of structures, complex assemblies, and/or class A surfaces.

​An understanding of basic vehicle design principles.

​Solid experience using Windows and Microsoft Office suite.​​​

Familiarity with PAR Processes

Experience leading small teams

​​​​Strong independence in managing multiple assigned projects.

​Experience with manufacturing processes, and Spec Requirements tools such as ELM.

​Experience with design specifications, components, and industry safety practices.

​Experience working with people responsible for Engineering Systems, Feature requirements, Software, Architecture, and Functional Safety.​​​

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

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

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Job number: DT-19554

Publication period: 09/15/2026 - 09/27/2026

Location: Portland

Job Category: Production

Working hours: Full time

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