Prototype Powertrain Project Lead | SAP & BOM Expert

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

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.