Supply Base Development Engineer

Daimler Truck North America

. Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to anticipate and identify gaps in the supply base .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeFort Mill • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, quality assurance, and process engineering to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure supplier capability. Proven ability to lead teams, develop project strategies, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with business objectives.

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Supplier ManagementQuality System AuditStatistical Process ControlProject ManagementNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringSupplier Quality ExperienceProcess KnowledgeReading Drawings/PrintsGD&T ExpertiseManufacturing ExperienceCapacity Management VerificationChangeover ExperienceProblem SolvingProject Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Executive Presentation SkillsStructured Problem SolvingConsensus BuildingTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS365

Industry Keywords

OEM-Level ProductionDTNA Book of BusinessSupplier RequirementsContinuous ImprovementKPI VisualizationGlobal Supply Base TrendsManufacturing ProcessesCritical CharacteristicsSupplier MetricsCapital Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to anticipate and identify gaps in the supply base
Work ahead of quoting and awards to develop quality suppliers capable of OEM-level production
Utilize process engineering and DTAG Production skills with supplier teams and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure optimal manufacturing processes
Develop the supplier base for cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance
Develop, execute, and modify project strategies for critical parts based on risk ranking
Work with suppliers to develop project schedules supporting vehicle milestones and KPIs
Lead suppliers in problem solving and consensus building to mitigate risks
Establish manufacturing processes covering critical characteristics and parameter controls across tooling, equipment, capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development
Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long Range Production Plan and supplier volume/mix capability
Grow and develop a team of experts on DTNA Book of Business requirements, manufacturing processes, and supplier quality
Lead, exhibit, and coach to Daimler Great Leadership Behaviors
Understand the DTNA Product Roadmap, PAR initiatives, and global supply base trends
Derive action plans for current suppliers or identify new suppliers to meet business requirements
Identify, audit, onboard, surveil, and diagnose incumbent and new suppliers
Industrialize new materials and processes by implementing capital improvements and scaling supplier technologies
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing on performance specifications and supplier metrics
Grow and maintain global relationships to leverage expertise and evaluate shared suppliers
Drive innovation, technical excellence, continuous improvement, project delivery, and customer satisfaction
Maintain and communicate responsible project status information supporting KPI visualization internally and externally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or similar technical field
4+ years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience
4+ years supplier quality experience
Experience with quality system audit, PPAP, root cause and corrective actions at the supplier
Experience with Statistical Process Control and capacity management verification by run at rate
Process knowledge and tooling across die and sand cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, cab and chassis components, and mechatronics
Knowledge of aluminum, iron, steel, resins, paint, and rubber
Expertise in reading drawings/prints, including ability to discuss basic GD&T
Expertise in the DTNA Book of Business and Supplier Requirements, CVDS
Negotiation skills, structured problem solving, and project management experience
Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering experience developing listed commodities/products
Capabilities with MS365
Executive presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness (at some locations)
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Relocation assistance is not available for this position