Strategic Supply Base Development Engineer

Daimler Truck North America LLC.; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match

Vacation time (4 weeks)

13+ holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Onsite fitness

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DTNA in Fort Mill, SC seeks a Supply Base Development Engineer to collaborate with procurement, supplier management, and engineering to identify gaps and develop new suppliers. You will evaluate supplier capabilities against strategic objectives and help drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Role requires managing multiple suppliers, leading projects, and aligning with long-range production plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 4+ years in supplier management or procurement.
• Experience with supplier quality, PPAP, and root-cause corrective actions.
• Knowledge of GD&T, drawings, and manufacturing processes across metals and plastics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Procurement, Engineering and Operations to close supply base gaps.
• Develop and onboard suppliers to meet OEM production needs and cost goals.
• Lead project strategies for critical parts with risk ranking and schedules.
• Drive supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery through collaboration.
• Coach teams in DTNA leadership behaviors and cross-functional teamwork.

Skills

Supplier management

Supplier quality

Quality audits

PPAP

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Reading drawings

GD&T

Project management

Negotiation skills

MS365

Executive presentation

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree (nice to have)

Job description

DTNA in Fort Mill, SC seeks a Supply Base Development Engineer to collaborate with procurement, supplier management, and engineering to identify gaps and develop new suppliers. You will evaluate supplier capabilities against strategic objectives and help drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Role requires managing multiple suppliers, leading projects, and aligning with long-range production plans.