Hybrid Project Engineer II: Drive Cost Excellence

Demand Detroit; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Project Engineer II in Portland, OR to lead cross-functional cost-excellence initiatives within the Product Cost Excellence program. You’ll drive cost reduction through technical and commercial levers, coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to deliver measurable impact.

The role emphasizes governance, detailed planning, and executive-ready reporting, with hybrid work and a strong focus on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 2–4 years experience OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering or technical teams.
• Strong communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at varying maturity levels.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Reporting experience to executive level.
• An attached resume is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support initiatives through the unified OLT process.
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines for cost optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate vehicle walkaround activities to surface early cost/complexity opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, design reviews, feasibility discussions, and OLT preparation.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, ME, Finance, and Quality to validate technical measures and ensure alignment.
• Support initiatives through engineering-driven levers, measure validation, and wave planning.
• Maintain clear ownership, governance, and status visibility for all initiatives.
• Track action items and manage OLT presentation readiness.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Multi-project management

SharePoint

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years experience

6 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SharePoint

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Project Engineer II in Portland, OR to lead cross-functional cost-excellence initiatives within the Product Cost Excellence program. You’ll drive cost reduction through technical and commercial levers, coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality to deliver measurable impact.

The role emphasizes governance, detailed planning, and executive-ready reporting, with hybrid work and a strong focus on cross-functional