Project Engineer III

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Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k 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 paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

Ownership of prototype powertrain Batch Planning, including coordination of prototype batch Steckbrief timelines.

Creating and communicating future powertrain demand plans in upcoming years to steer Detroit Test Center capacity and resource planning

Proactively lead cross functional meetings to fulfill milestones, accomplish Targets, and address program risks. Escalation of risk items in steering meetings and w/management & key stakeholders.

Documents and resolves reported prototype powertrain process issues and develops process improvement strategies.

Develop and implement standard training cadence for team and key stakeholders

Implementation of new powertrain aggregates into the NPP process, including transmissions

Manage daily Shop Floor Management meeting to highlight all actions needed on prototype materials for new engine, axle, and transmission builds.

Accountable for achieving and maintaining 100% BoM completeness by partnering with Component Engineering (BTV) and Material Management to resolve all missing parts.

Develop, design and maintain prototype material forecasts and BoM visualization tools to support build planning and decision-making.

Evaluate future build requirements and proactively identify and report out material shortages, timing risks, and recovery plans.

Communicate any parts discrepancies to appropriate departments

Manage various BoM reviews throughout the prototyping process and lead potential gaps with cross functional teams

Push final as assembled BoM to FiNAS through SAP tools.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant engineering degree requirement

5-7 years of relevant experience

2+ years of experience required with powertrain BoMs

Strong technical knowledge of Daimler Truck products required, including axles, diesel engines, and transmissions.

Strong knowledge of Daimler Truck development process required

Experience in automotive/heavy duty truck industry or related experience required

Analytically solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions

Ability to lead department or cross-functional programs of notable risk, resource requirements and/or complexity

Temperament to serve as a guide for others in area of expertise

Ability to act as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects

Use experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate

Proficient in writing technical reports and written procedures.

Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Self-motivated and driven analytical proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges.

International collaboration experience such as demonstrated ability to work across borders, understanding different cultural approaches to business and technical standards

Mastery in SAP supporting systems unique to Daimler Truck engineering

German language fluency

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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