Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) – Program Management - The Graduate Apprentice Trainee will support end-to-end project execution activities within the Program Management function, ensuring effective coordination across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams. The role offers exposure to vehicle development programs, project management practices, and automotive product development processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking activities.
- Assist in monitoring project deliverables and Q-Gate readiness.
- Coordinate with Cross Functional Teams (R&D, Quality, Purchase, Manufacturing, and NPD) to ensure timely execution of program activities.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, and meeting minutes.
- Track project risks, issues, and action items, ensuring timely closure and escalation where required.
- Support technical reviews, design reviews, and management presentations.
- Assist in series management and change management activities during vehicle development programs.
- Analyse project data and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality requirements, and organizational processes.
Educational Qualification
- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
- Recent graduates (2025 or 2026 pass-outs preferred).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Basic understanding of automotive systems and vehicle development processes is desirable.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
