Project Engineer II

Daimler Truck AG

• $86K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience or 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
  • Proven experience in project management processes and product development.
  • Experience preparing and delivering presentations effectively.
  • Highly organized with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like SharePoint and MS Project.

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering projects and create detailed project timing plans.
  • Coordinate project-related meetings and publish minutes while tracking action items.
  • Identify risks in projects and escalate to management as needed.
  • Prepare project status reports and present updates to project committees.
  • Assess feasibility, budget, and timing for future product development projects.
  • Recommend changes to maximize return on investment and assist with initiatives for continuous improvement.
  • Support the DTNA Visual Management process for running projects.

Benefits

  • 401k company contribution with up to 8% match and additional non-elective contribution based on age.
  • 4 weeks of paid vacation plus 13+ calendar holidays and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program and comprehensive healthcare plans plus wellness programs.
  • Onsite fitness facilities at select locations, along with tuition assistance.
  • Volunteer paid time off and short-term/long-term disability plans.
Full Job Description

Inside the Role

Job Overview:
DTNA Engineering Platform Management (EPM) is responsible for the project management of major product projects at DTNA, which includes product planning, technical feasibility studies, budget & schedule development, and coordination of work across impacted departments. EPM is an excellent department to gain knowledge of the entire product development process and our products, as well as expand your professional network. If you are looking to challenge yourself, expand your horizons and learn something new, this may be the position for you.

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.

Position offers a startingsalary range of$86,000 to 100,000USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA


Manage Engineering projects. Create detailed project timing plans and work closely with Engineering and other departments to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
Coordinate and facilitate project-related meetings such as status reviews, design reviews, mockup reviews, and visual management meetings.
Publish minutes and track action items.
Identify risks and escalate to management when appropriate. Prepare project status reports and present CVDS gate updates to project committees.
Assess feasibility, budget and timing for future product development projects.
Recommend scope changes to maximize return on investment.
Recommend and assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Use and support the DTNA Visual Management process for running Projects.


Knowledge You Should Bring


  • Bachelor27s degree with 2-4 years of experience OR 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive individual with strong communication skills able to independently lead cross-functional project teams and manage complex Engineering development projects required
  • Demonstrated skills in project management processes required
  • Knowledge of product development processes required
  • Experience preparing and giving presentations required
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required
  • Good networking skills and a strong interest in Project Management required
  • Ability to work with SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software packages required
  • Ability to handle multiple, detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management required
  • Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity & ongoing change is required
  • High level of oral and written communication skills.
  • Candidate must be well organized, able to handle multiple detailed tasks, effectively prioritize, and work professionally with various levels of management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2D Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have


  • Degree in a Technical related field is preferred
  • Experience working on a DTNA project team preferred
  • Knowledge of the DTNA systems and business processes preferred
  • Experience in automotive/heavy duty truck industry or related experience is preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of hire preferred

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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.

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