Supervisor Changeover PFEP

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck AG is seeking qualified professionals in Saltillo, Mexico to lead PFEP and Pre-Series activities. You will coordinate material planning, engineering changes, and product launches, ensuring timely availability and operational continuity in a cross-functional environment.

The role requires experience in PFEP, EPC/C/O processes, and strong project management. English and Spanish language skills are essential for collaboration across teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Indispensable Requirements for this role include supply chain analysis and problem resolution.
• Material planning and inventory control decision making are essential.
• Experience with product launches, pre-series, and project management is required.
• PFEP (Plan For Every Part) management and material planning expertise is needed.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management are required.
• English level required: B2; Spanish level: C2.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Materials, Suppliers, Planning, Process Engineering and other teams to ensure EPC/C/O implementation and Pre-Series activities.
• Analyze and coordinate material requirements for Pre-Series builds, engineering changes, and launches to ensure timely availability.
• Document and maintain records for Engineering Product Changes, Pre-Series activities, and launch results with traceability.
• Provide technical support to plant personnel involved in Engineering Changes, PFEP activities, and Pre-Series events.
• Lead and follow up on pilot units, Pre-Series builds, and launch activities to meet milestones and readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to PFEP, material planning, and Engineering Change processes.
• Manage and maintain PFEP processes, ensuring logistics parameters and supply strategies are defined for all part numbers.

Skills

Supply Chain Analysis

Material Planning

Inventory Control

Product Launch

Pre-Series

Project Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

English (B2)

Spanish (C2)

Education

Industrial Engineering

Project Management Engineer or similar

Job description

Tasks

Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.

Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.

Daimler Truck, a leading and pioneering group worldwide in the automotive industry with more than 120 years and presence in more than 200 countries. In Mexico it has the divisions of: Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses and Daimler Truck Financial Services.

In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.

Objective of the position:

Lead the planning and execution of activities related to the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process and pre-series follow-up, coordinating engineering change implementation, material requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product launches, operational continuity, and material availability at Saltillo TMP.

Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):

• Supply Chain Analysis & Problem Resolution
• Material Planning & Inventory Control Decision Making
• Product Launch, Pre-Series & Project Management
• PFEP (Plan For Every Part) Management & Material Planning
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• English level: B2
• Spanish level: C2

Soft Skills:

• Analysis and problem solving.
• Decision making
• Project management
• Influence and negotiation
• Planning and organization

Academic Knowledge: Industrial Engineering, Project Management Engineer or similar

At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.

We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.

You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.

Main Functions:

• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Materials, Suppliers, Planning, Process Engineering, LCM Team, MRG, Audit Team, and Liaison Engineering to ensure the successful implementation of Engineering Product Changes (EPC/C/O) and Pre-Series activities.
• Analyze and coordinate material requirements for Pre-Series builds, engineering changes, and product launches to ensure timely material availability.
• Document, monitor, and maintain records of Engineering Product Changes, Pre-Series activities, and launch results, ensuring proper traceability and supporting evidence.
• Provide technical support and guidance to plant personnel involved in Engineering Changes, PFEP activities, and Pre-Series events to facilitate successful execution.
• Lead and follow up on pilot units, Pre-Series builds, and launch activities, coordinating cross-functional actions to ensure operational readiness and project milestones are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to PFEP, material planning, and Engineering Change processes to enhance supply chain performance, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process, ensuring logistics parameters, supply strategies, and operational requirements are properly defined and updated for all part numbers.

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Work Location Opportunity

Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.

To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.

At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.

In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.

Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!

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