Supply Base Development Engineer

Daimler Truck North America

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

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 manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on project management and continuous improvement. Capable of leading teams and collaborating across departments to optimize supply chain performance and achieve key performance indicators.

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Supplier ManagementQuality System AuditsStatistical Process ControlProject ManagementNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringSupplier Quality ExperienceProcess Knowledge Across Manufacturing TechniquesReading Drawings/PrintsBasic GD&T Expertise

Soft Skills

Structured Problem SolvingExecutive Presentation SkillsConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

MS365

Industry Keywords

DTNA Book of BusinessSupplier RequirementsContinuous ImprovementManufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to anticipate and identify supply-base gaps
Work ahead of quoting and awards to develop quality suppliers capable of OEM-level production
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing engineering to ensure optimal manufacturing processes
Develop the supplier base for overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance
Develop, execute, and modify project strategies for critical parts based on risk ranking
Work with suppliers on project schedules to achieve vehicle milestones and KPIs
Lead suppliers in problem solving and consensus building to mitigate risks
Establish manufacturing processes covering critical characteristics and parameter controls
Collaborate on the Long Range Production Plan and supplier volume/mix capability
Grow and develop a team of experts on DTNA 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 using the current supply base or identify new suppliers
Identify, audit, onboard, surveil, and diagnose incumbent and new suppliers
Industrialize new materials and processes, including required capital improvements and technology scale-up
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing on performance specifications and supplier metrics
Maintain global relationships to leverage expertise and evaluate shared suppliers
Drive projects, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction in the supply base
Maintain and communicate status information supporting project KPI visualization

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 of supplier quality experience
Experience with quality system audits, PPAP, root cause and corrective actions at suppliers
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 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
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
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