Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.
Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.
In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.
Objective of the position:
Lead the planning and execution of activities related to the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process and pre-series follow-up, coordinating engineering change implementation, material requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product launches, operational continuity, and material availability at Saltillo TMP.
Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):
- Supply Chain Analysis & Problem Resolution
- Material Planning & Inventory Control Decision Making
- Product Launch, Pre-Series & Project Management
- PFEP (Plan For Every Part) Management & Material Planning
- Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- English level: B2
- Spanish level: C2
Soft Skills:
- Analysis and problem solving.
- Decision making
- Project management
- Influence and negotiation
- Planning and organization
Academic Knowledge: Industrial Engineering, Project Management Engineer or similar
At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.
We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.
Main Functions:
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Materials, Suppliers, Planning, Process Engineering, LCM Team, MRG, Audit Team, and Liaison Engineering to ensure the successful implementation of Engineering Product Changes (EPC/C/O) and Pre-Series activities.
- Analyze and coordinate material requirements for Pre-Series builds, engineering changes, and product launches to ensure timely material availability.
- Document, monitor, and maintain records of Engineering Product Changes, Pre-Series activities, and launch results, ensuring proper traceability and supporting evidence.
- Provide technical support and guidance to plant personnel involved in Engineering Changes, PFEP activities, and Pre-Series events to facilitate successful execution.
- Lead and follow up on pilot units, Pre-Series builds, and launch activities, coordinating cross-functional actions to ensure operational readiness and project milestones are met.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to PFEP, material planning, and Engineering Change processes to enhance supply chain performance, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Manage and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process, ensuring logistics parameters, supply strategies, and operational requirements are properly defined and updated for all part numbers.
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Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.
To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.
At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.
In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.
Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!
Additional Information
Skills Required
- Supply chain analysis and problem resolution experience
- Material planning and inventory control decision-making experience
- Product launch, pre-series, and project management experience
- PFEP management and material planning experience
- Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management experience
- English proficiency at B2 level
- Spanish proficiency at C2 level
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management Engineering, or a similar field
- Analysis and problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Project management skills
- Influence and negotiation skills
- Planning and organization skills
What We Do
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers
