Inside the Role
As part of the Vehicle Configuration department within Product Engineering, the Compatibility & Project Order Processing group is responsible for maintaining the compatibility database for the Freightliner and Western brand family of vehicles as well as our virtual non-production and production orders that support the testing and validation of our projects. We collaborate with cross-functional PAR teams, to prepare and accelerate the maturity of documentation for new options and entire new vehicles. This group works closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Product Strategy and Product Validation to create and update non-production orders to ensure a quality build that aligns with the project’s scope and meets the necessary timing requirement. With both tasks, our goal is to help increase efficiency in the order fulfillment process in both the Customer Application and Design Engineering departments and provide a reliable dataset that can be translated into rules required for DTNA’s dealer-facing specification tool, SpecPro. Our daily work environment is fast-paced and dynamic making accurate, robust, and easy-to-use data tools essential to delivering consistent, high-quality service to our internal and external customers.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 $65,000 to $83,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% 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
- Create and update compatibility logic rules stored in the IMS compatibility database as requested from our collaboration partners at DTNA
- Collaborate with Design, Product Validation, Compliance, Customer Application Engineering, Product Strategy, Product Data Systems, Launch and Change Management, and Project Management to define new option timing and new product configuration rules.
- Perform TSO (Truck Sales Order) backlog impact analysis and communicate assessments to rule requesters as required.
- Read, interpret, and communicate compatibility rules to outside departments as required.
- Facilitate exemption processing and communication as necessary to provide rapid and accurate responses to deviations from existing compatibility rules.
Knowledge you Should Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar OR an Associate’s degree + 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience in lieu of degree. Previous DTNA internal experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Effective collaboration and networking skills
- Adaptable to a variable customer service-oriented work environment fielding dozens of customer requests per day
- Thrives on getting the details right, accuracy, precision
Exceptional Candidate Might Have
- Sales Order Processing & Databook, Engineering & Manufacturing Release, Product Definitions, and Vehicle Specs experience
- IMACS application experience
- Strong truck product knowledge
- Ease with creating and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions with the wisdom to know when it may be necessary to deviate from or rewrite the standard.
- Working knowledge in using SharePoint, OneNote, and/or Wiki’s as a team collaboration tool
- Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
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.
