Supply Base Development Engineer

Daimler Truck•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$104,000 - $133,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Base Development Engineer will work with Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Operations, and Planning to identify gaps in the supply base. Working closely with Product Strategy and Engineering Platform Management, they will understand the future of our product offerings. They will evaluate the capabilities of current suppliers, against the strategic objectives of the business. The Supply Base Development Engineer will identify, vet, and develop new suppliers for DTNA. These activities will result in higher performance in supplier delivery, supplier quality, and lowest Total Supplier Driven Cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or similar technical field.
4+ years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience
4+ years supplier quality experience. Quality system audit, PPAP, root cause & corrective actions at the supplier. Statistical process Control, Capacity management verification by run at rate.
Process knowledge & tooling, Die and Sand Cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, Cab and Chassis components, Mechatronics.
Materials involved: Aluminum, Iron, Steel, resins, paint, rubber.
Expertise in reading drawings/prints, including the ability to discuss Basic GD&T
Expertise in the DTNA Book of Business and Supplier Requirements, CVDS
Negotiation skills, structured problem solving, project management experience.
Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering experience developing one or more of the following commodities/products: Interior components – trim, console box, fuel tank, HVAC; Exterior components – grills, bumpers, outer mirrors, door handles, glass; Electrical/Electronics – Audio, multimedia, ECUs, Battery, hybrid systems; Chassis Components – Steering, Suspension, brakes, driveline; Powertrain – Engine, Axle, Transmission, Battery; Body & Assembly – Frame, body, structural, Seats, headliners, door trim
Capabilities with MS365
Executive presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
International experience
New model production preparation
Managing multiple tier 1 supplier production preparation
Establishment of manufacturing process including key Characteristics, tooling, equipment, process capability
Experience in Design feedback
Fluent in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Partner with Procurement / Engineering and Operations to anticipate and identify gaps in the Supply Base. Work ahead of quoting and awards to develop and ensure quality suppliers, capable of production at the OEM level.
Utilize process engineering and DTAG Production skills through collaborative work with suppliers’ teams and ME, to ensure design and implementation of optimal manufacturing processes
Develop our supplier base to ensure best overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance
Develop, execute, and modify project strategies for critical parts, based on risk ranking activities
Work with suppliers to develop appropriate project schedules to achieve vehicle milestone objectives and KPIs
Lead suppliers in problem solving and consensus building to mitigate risks
Establish manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across a broad spectrum of inputs (tooling, equipment, process capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development)
Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long Range Production Plan and the capability of current suppliers to meet volume / mix.
Grow and develop a team of experts on DTNA Book of Business requirements, manufacturing processes, and supplier quality.
Actively lead, exhibit and coach to the Daimler Great Leadership Behaviors
Understand the DTNA Product Roadmap, PAR initiatives, and trends in the global supply base. Derive action plans and options to meet business requirements with the current supply base, or identify new suppliers.
Identify, audit and onboard new suppliers; perform surveillance and diagnostic audits on incumbent suppliers
Industrialize new materials and/or processes by collaborating with suppliers to implement the required capital improvements and developing their capability to scale-up these new technologies
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
Grow and maintain global relationships to leverage expertise and evaluate potentials for shared suppliers.
Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and integrity
Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously driving improvement in the supply base
Maintain and communicate responsible status information supporting project KPI visualization. Internally and externally.

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