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Position Overview

International, a leading North American truck manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Powertrain Assembly to join our team at the Powertrain Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL.

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the production of International’s recently launched T14 transmission. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to improve current manufacturing processes, ensure adherence to specifications, and drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across powertrain assembly operations.

Schedule: 4x10 production schedule (Mon–Thurs, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM). Must be able to support production recovery times including Fridays and weekends as needed.

Relocation assistance available

Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes for component, sub-assembly, and final assembly production.• Research, design, and improve manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment utilization.• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling or process changes to optimize performance.• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency gains.Technical Expertise & Problem Solving• Provide technical support to the Quality department to resolve product or process issues.• React quickly to equipment downtime and drive permanent, cost-effective solutions.• Benchmark best practices from other facilities to standardize and improve manufacturing processes.• Support the launch of new or revised products by setting goals, training teams, and evaluating outcomes.• Follow up on engineering changes, design variations, and new program developments to ensure compliance.Project & Capital Management• Lead capital appropriation projects from initiation through implementation.• Maintain project budgets and timelines, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.• Represent Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional teams.• Provide coaching or informal leadership to junior engineers and colleagues.Travel Requirement• Occasional travel (5–10%) for benchmarking, supplier visits, or equipment run-offs.• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams• May instruct, coach, or provide informal guidance to other professionals or colleagues with less experience• May require travel to benchmark other manufacturing locations or to run-off new equipment. (5%-10%)

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ At least 2 years of product manufacturing experience

OR

+ Master’s degree

OR

+ At least 4 years of product manufacturing experience

Additional Requirements

+ Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

+ Proficient with electric torque controlled fastening tools

+ Proficient with press equipment and processes

+ Proficient with vision system implementation and support

+ Proficient with launching new products

+ Competence with launching new products in an existing production line

+ Competence with maintaining and follow up on project budgets

+ Competence with developing and maintaining project timelines

+ Competence with Microsoft Office products

+ Experience with Robotic Assembly systems

+ Experience with CAD and 3D modeling tools preferred Siemens NX

+ Experience with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles)

+ Experience with presenting resolutions to quality issues

+ Experience with resolving safety and ergonomic issues in a manufacturing environment

+ Ability, and willingness to lead and guide other professionals or colleagues

+ Ability, and willingness to learn from others

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about International’s comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.