Engineering CCI Team Lead

Inside the Role

Embedded in a worldwide network Daimler Trucks continuously strives to remain at the forefront of innovations. For the Continuous Cost Innovation (CCI) team within Engineering Platform Management, we are hiring a CCI Team Lead to spearhead initiatives to identify, analyze, and implement cost-optimization opportunities within Engineering. The role combines process improvement, component lifecycle management, and strategic cross-functional sourcing projects. The team lead will supervise a team of embedded experts and work closely with all Engineering departments as well as Finance, Purchasing, and Product Strategy. The ideal candidate will have a wide Engineering network, be well-versed in PAR development and the commercial vehicle development system, experience within DTNA supply chain, continuous improvement experience, process improvement, prior supervisory experience, as well as global Daimler experience. Specific skills required for this role are: cost optimization, project budgeting, project management, procurement, component lifecycle management, process improvement, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $98,500 - $126,000 USD

Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And experience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive At DTNA

• Lead CCI Team and manage input of new CCI initiatives to business case building, manage CCI initiative pipeline helping create synergies among Engineering
• Collaborate and represent Engineering cost optimization related topics to Manufacturing, Quality, Controlling, Purchasing, and Sales & Marketing
• Coach, mentor and support direct and indirect team members
• Collaborate with Daimler Truck Global Team to develop a global lifecycle management workstream for end of life components
• Support obsolescence parts management and evaluate risks with new project introductions
• Align with Engineering and Purchasing to optimize cost and mitigate supply chain disruptions
• Work closely with internal partners to streamline and optimize CCI workflow, ensuring CCI initiatives can be implemented efficiently and effectively; develop KPI to track progress and drive results
• Act as Engineering Lead to Engineering Strategic Sourcing & Risk Mitigation Workstream
• Work closely with Purchasing and Product Strategy to ensure DTNA sourcing strategy aligns with global challenges
• Collaborate with Purchasing to develop an effective workflow with criteria to manage “at risk” components
  
  

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Technical Engineering, Commercial or related field required and prefer 10 years of relevant experience, MBA preferred
• Strong understanding of Technical Design concepts and impact to proposed CCI change
• Strong leadership skills to manage large complex projects
• Strong knowledge of Heavy duty truck Industry
• Must have the ability to network and interface with DTNA Engineering departments, Finance & Controlling, and Purchasing and work within the structures and processes within DTNA
• Must be well organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management
• Proven ability to handle ambiguity work collaborative with internal and external partners, influence cross-functional teams
• Comfortable communicating directly with senior executives and working in a fast-paced VUCA environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• An attached resume is required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
  
  

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in business development or partnership roles, ideally in the transportation industries
• Knowledge of Daimler policies, technical and corporate compliance
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with technical, contractual, and financial issues
• Deep understanding of relevant DTNA project management processes, agile software and vehicle development process
• Global Daimler experience, cross cultural and multilingual knowledge
  
  

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
  
  

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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