Head of CAE & Durability Testing

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of CAE + Durability is a position within the TN/PT organization (Product Validation Engineering, Trucks NAFTA). This position provides executive leadership for vehicle, system, and component level analysis, simulation, and physical durability testing of DTNA product development solutions. This position will also lead development and implementation of key strategic global CAE and Durability initiatives aimed at validation efficiency and robustness continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (or other scientific field), with minimum 10 years experience
4 years management experience with demonstrated leadership success required
Knowledge of practical application of engineering principles and validation of vehicle systems and components
Strong leadership, collaborative, and team-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to inspire others towards a vision
Broad understanding of the Daimler Truck organization and development process
Ability to travel internationally as required
English proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Masters degree or PhD preferred
Broad understanding of Daimler Truck organization and development process
German proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of vision, strategy, and execution related to CAE and Durability activities and validation correlation at the local DTNA level
Lead and collaborate with global partners (Europe, Japan, India) on key technology and efficiency initiatives
Motivate, inspire, and develop top talent in highly specialized CAE and Durability disciplines by utilizing a continuous feedback culture and transparent communication
Select new employees as needed
Ensure DTNA's CAE and Durability tools, processes, and approaches are consistent with those of global partners and satisfy current/future development needs
Drive and strive to continually achieve greater accuracy and correlation of virtual simulations
Actively collaborate with internal development and validation partners to achieve best results
Manage and plan departmental budget, including external resources funding
Oversee and direct off-site service agreement personnel at global locations

Benefits

annual variable pay bonus program
company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ holidays per calendar year
Paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance program
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans