Project Engineer III – Powertrain Prototyping

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck in Missouri is seeking a senior engineer to develop prototype powertrains, manage BOMs in SAP, and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will drive change management from initiation to testing and support procurement with global counterparts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience, plus SAP ERP knowledge and automotive industry familiarity. Expect a challenging, collaboration-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant engineering degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience with SAP or related ERP solution.
• Strong knowledge of Daimler Truck products.
• Experience in automotive/heavy duty truck industry or related experience.
• Specialized knowledge of calculation, cost analysis, and purchasing for prototype and serial parts.
• Ability to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions.
• Ability to lead department or cross-functional programs of notable risk, resource requirements and/or complexity.
• Ability to serve as a guide for others in area of expertise.
• Ability to advise management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects.
• Experience contributing to standards in which others will operate.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype powertrains, including engine, aftertreatment, (e)axle, transmission, and other alternative aggregates.
• Plan and develop prototype bill of materials.
• Coordinate assembly resources and reserve testing resources.
• Drive change management for prototype powertrain batches from initiation through start of testing.
• Develop and maintain modular prototype bills of materials in SAP supporting systems unique to Daimler Truck engineering.
• Calculate demand and purchase quantities for prototype parts.
• Coordinate bill-of-material implementation and corrections with design engineering, component testing, and prototype purchasing.
• Support procurement of prototype powertrain components and spare part packages with program management and global counterparts.
• Define and maintain New Prototype Process Materials Management attributes in SAP.
• Lead prototype bill-of-material changes and ensure part availability with design, engineering, and series purchasing.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and managing internal prototype powertrain projects from initiation through completion.
• Monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Develop prototype powertrains, including engine, aftertreatment, (e)axle, transmission, and other alternative aggregates
• Plan and develop prototype bill of materials
• Coordinate assembly resources and reserve testing resources
• Drive change management for prototype powertrain batches from initiation through start of testing
• Develop and maintain modular prototype bills of materials in SAP supporting systems unique to Daimler Truck engineering
• Calculate demand and purchase quantities for prototype parts
• Coordinate bill-of-material implementation and corrections with design engineering, component testing, and prototype purchasing
• Support procurement of prototype powertrain components and spare part packages with program management and global counterparts
• Define and maintain New Prototype Process Materials Management attributes in SAP
• Lead prototype bill-of-material changes and ensure part availability with design, engineering, and series purchasing
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and managing internal prototype powertrain projects from initiation through completion
• Monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant engineering degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience with SAP or related ERP solution
• Strong knowledge of Daimler Truck products
• Experience in automotive/heavy duty truck industry or related experience
• Specialized knowledge of calculation, cost analysis, and purchasing for prototype and serial parts
• Ability to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions
• Ability to lead department or cross-functional programs of notable risk, resource requirements and/or complexity
• Ability to serve as a guide for others in area of expertise
• Ability to advise management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects
• Experience contributing to standards in which others will operate
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application, unless an eligible current Daimler Truck North America visa holder
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing prototype powertrain components, including bill of materials and resource coordination, while utilizing SAP for materials management. Proven ability to lead complex projects and advise stakeholders in the automotive industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Prototype Powertrain Development
• SAP Expertise
• Automotive Industry Knowledge
• Cost Analysis and Purchasing
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Prototype Bill of Materials Development
• Change Management
• Demand Calculation
• Parts Procurement
• Complex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Advisory Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Daimler Truck Products
• Automotive Industry
• Heavy Duty Truck

Tools & Technologies

• SAP