Project Engineer III

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

2d•$104,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inside the Role DTNA Engineering Platform Management (EPM) is responsible for the project management of major new product project at DTNA, which includes product planning , technical feasibility studies, budget & schedule development, and coordination of work across impacted departments. EMP is an excellent department to gain knowledge of the entire product development process and project management for our product, as well as expanding your professional network. If you are looking to challenge yourself, expand your horizons and learn something new, this may be the position for you 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 starting salary range of $104,000 – $133,000 USD 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. What You Drive At DTNA

Requirements

BS/BA (Engineering, Cab/Chassis Design, Mechatronics Engineering, or Validation Engineering) or 4 year Business degree and 6+ years of relevant experience required
Self-motivated, proactive individual with strong communication skills required
Independently lead cross-functional project teams required
Candidate must be a solid and effective communicator with good networking skills and a strong interest in Project Management required
Demonstrated skills in project management processes required
Knowledge and aptitude of powertrain, cab/chassis systems, electrical design, and/or vehicle software required
Knowledge of product development processes required
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills required
Ability to work with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software packages required
Candidate must be well organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and aptitude of vehicle software development preferred
Knowledge of DTNA product Development processes and Daimler Trucks Product Line preferred
Experience working on a DTNA project team preferred
Knowledge of the DTNA systems and business processes preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and lead major Engineering Projects including the ownership, creation and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, costs and technical content
Support project management activities including: required monthly project reporting, development of concept & feasibility studies, review of technical product specifications, and determination of project timing, scope and budgets
Analysis of project deliverables against pre-established targets, & evaluation of budgeted resources vs. actual, & present project status reviews to steering committees and ensure project change requests are completed in a timely manner
Ensure rigorous adherence to corporate product development processes including CVDS & DTNA Visual Project Management principles
Identify/Monitor risks and concerns in C Place and ensure risks are escalated to senior management when appropriate and resolved in a timely manner
Prioritize projects tasks and provide leadership in cooperation with cross functional departments including Engineering, Product Strategy, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality etc.
Lead ad hoc assignments including leading any assigned task forces, executive design reviews and project feasibility studies critical to maintaining product integrity
Coordinate and facilitate project related meetings such as Core teams, Management support and provide close support and maintain transparency to the PY train conductors as assigned for Decision Boards
Manage development of new product technical requirements from Product Strategy roadmap & drive vehicle-specific performance objectives within Engineering
Interface with global engineering teams for system wide project planning & reporting on global projects
Recommend and assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
Build strong relationships while promoting a positive culture and team environment

Benefits

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