Inside the Role
Introduction to Cost Engineering
The Cost Engineering department is a global team responsible for calculating costs of purchased parts and tooling for series production and new projects. Through the use of standardized processes, IT-systems and our global Cost Engineering network within Daimler Trucks (Brazil, Japan, India, Europe and NAFTA), we generate transparent bottom up cost calculations that can be utilized a multitude of ways.
In new product projects like Autonomous, we work in collaboration with Controlling, Purchasing and Engineering departments to set cost targets to help realize or maintain project budgets. Furthering into design change or series support, we aide with design-to-cost optimization, provide gap analysis support for commercial negotiations, and assist with establishing long-term strategies with our suppliers. In Module Strategy, we contribute to establish a global long-term strategy for parts where all of Daimler Trucks can benefit. Often this is done through global sourcing strategies, variant reduction and volume bundling.
Cost Engineering is a key player in our cost reduction efforts, either locally in new product projects, through CCI projects and benchmark workshops, or globally through module strategy.
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 $104,000 - $133,000 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; 15 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
- Calculates bottom-up costs of future and series parts based on technical specifications, engineering design proposal, NX 3D modeling, or part teardowns. Considers materials, manufacturing process, labor, variable and fixed costs according to both global and regional inputs within aggregate specific guidelines.
- Calculates part cost targets in New Product Development and acts as consultant to Engineering for design to target.
- Supports Procurement with strategy and supplier negotiation by analyzing price breakdowns, bill of materials and cost structures from suppliers to support gap analysis.
- Supports or leads specific commodities in the Lead Cost Engineering global platform. Designed for knowledge share, partnership, strategic planning, and calculation consistency.
- Proposes cost avoidance and cost down measures for design, material, production process. Present cost saving initiatives to upper management, commodity teams and suppliers.
- Estimates and evaluates part tooling cost based on business case.
- Verifies incoming supplier development costs versus specification needs.
- Conducts product benchmarking, evaluates alternative technologies, analyzes processes at suppliers and leads cost down workshops.
- Represent Cost Engineering in cross functional project teams, supports supplier onsite assessments (OSA).
Knowledge You Should Bring
- Engineering degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Requires working knowledge of related disciplines, passionate about manufacturing technology and enjoys continuously learning.
- Uses analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support global workshops, supplier negotiations and OSAs is required. (NAFTA region and globally).
- May lead team, department projects or work streams within broader projects.
- Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on job field related projects.
- Experience in NX and SMARAGD/Platon preferred.
- Experience with procurement negotiation and value analysis.
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
- Experience and interest in assembly/disassembly of parts/tools, seeking investigative curiosity to understand foundational basis and promote innovative thinking.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule and performance targets is preferred. Communicate and align with local/global colleagues from different departments.
- Experience with digitalization tools is preferred, platforms such as but not limited to: PowerBI. Tableau, Alteryx, Power Platform, etc.
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 - Disabled/Veterans
Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.
