Engineering Documentation Control Supervisor II

Inside the Role

The Cab and Entire Vehicle Engineering Department is built on four core values: Respect, Pioneering, Tenacity & Excellence. We work together in an environment of genuine trust, inclusivity and belonging. Product Development is our passion, we take pride in seeing our trucks on the road for their progressive design, ease of use and purpose built engineering. Our commitment to innovation results in products that our customers, drivers, and operators crave. We are relentless in the pursuit of breakthrough processes and tools to accelerate the ultimate customer focused solutions to the market.If you are creative and passionate about solving hard problems and want to make a difference for those who keep the world moving – we want to hear from you!The Vehicle Configuration Management department is seeking its next innovative and driven Supervisor. In this role, you will be leading a team of analysts responsible for 1) current and future product documentation by managing complex configuration logic, the change management process, and the correct application to vehicle specs, and 2) converting incoming sales orders and ongoing order changes into fully defined product specifications for Freightliner and Western Star brands. Product specifications provide the key critical data used to develop the technical build documentation, part procurement and assembly information. This role interfaces with a diverse set of teams within and outside of Engineering, providing you with the opportunity to network and collaborate with colleagues at all levels, while becoming a subject matter expert on a variety of areas covering vehicle specifications, upper design documentation, IT systems and engineering processes. Our efforts help ensure customers receive the correct truck specifications they demand, delivered on time with high quality.

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 $104,000.00 - $133,000.00 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; 13+ 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

• Lead a high-functioning team that delivers on the organizational priorities by leading, coaching and developing team members to their top potential.

• Set, steer and monitor team priorities, goals, delivery, continuity of processes and continuous improvement activities to meet DTNA and department objectives.

• Co-manage the PDC processes that review and maintain charting, assigned codes, module control table data, and related databases used in order translation and apply those changes to the backlog appropriately.

• Co-manage the order processing methods that cover engineering order translation & release, change lifecycle, and exception processing for production vehicles

• Ensure team’s collaboration and alignment with Design Engineering, Customer Application Engineering, IT, Product Strategy, Launch & Change Management, Purchasing and Production.

• Provide direction, oversight and steering for technical issues and best application of complex order processing strategies.

• Business systems owner for key engineering mainframe systems, databases and processes.

• Lead initiatives to map, identify, and implement improved processes, training and procedures.

• Maintain and develop metrics and standardized status reports for Engineering management.

• Complete other duties as needed.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience required or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

• Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts related to job field as well as basic knowledge of other related work areas

• Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives

• Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors

• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees•

• Responsible for staffing decisions such as hiring, firing, rewarding, training, and developing employees

• 5 years of relevant IMACS mainframe application experience

• Overall general truck product knowledge

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Computer Science or similar field.

• Experience as group leader, supervisor or project lead.

• Experience with DTNA full cycle product development (PAR projects)

• Strong aptitude with Boolean logic.

• Proficiency with data querying and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, Tableau, Power BI)

• Familiarity with CAD systems

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.