{"id":2109651,"url":"https://alion.io/job/freightliner-supply-base-development-engineer","title":"Supply Base Development Engineer","company":{"id":1891119,"name":"Freightliner","domain":"freightliner.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/freightliner-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":97,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.333,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":9,"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Mill, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":104000,"max":133000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":133000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T21:48:33Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T02:23:14Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Inside the Role\nThe Supply Base Development Engineer will work with Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Operations, and Planning to identify gaps in the supply base. Working closely with Product Strategy and Engineering Platform Management, they will understand the future of our product offerings. They will evaluate the capabilities of current suppliers, against the strategic objectives of the business. The Supply Base Development Engineer will identify, vet, and develop new suppliers for DTNA. These activities will result in higher performance in supplier delivery, supplier quality, and lowest Total Supplier Driven Cost.Posting Information\nWe 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.\nWe Take Care of Our Team\nPosition offers a starting salary range of $104,000.00 - $133,000.00 USD\nPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience\nBenefits 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.\nWhat You Drive at DTNA\nPartner with Procurement / Engineering and Operations to anticipate and identify gaps in the Supply Base. Work ahead of quoting and awards to develop and ensure quality suppliers, capable of production at the OEM level.\n\nUtilize process engineering and DTAG Production skills through collaborative work with suppliers’ teams and ME, to ensure design and implementation of optimal manufacturing processes\n\nDevelop our supplier base to ensure best overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance\n\nDevelop, execute, and modify project strategies for critical parts, based on risk ranking activities\n\nWork with suppliers to develop appropriate project schedules to achieve vehicle milestone objectives and KPIs\n\nLead suppliers in problem solving and consensus building to mitigate risks\n\nEstablish manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across a broad spectrum of inputs (tooling, equipment, process capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development) Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long Range Production Plan and the capability of current suppliers to meet volume / mix. Grow and develop a team of experts on DTNA Book of Business requirements, manufacturing processes, and supplier quality.\n\nActively lead, exhibit and coach to the Daimler Great Leadership Behaviors\n\nUnderstand the DTNA Product Roadmap, PAR initiatives, and trends in the global supply base. Derive action plans and options to meet business requirements with the current supply base, or identify new suppliers.\n\nIdentify, audit and onboard new suppliers; perform surveillance and diagnostic audits on incumbent suppliers\n\nIndustrialize new materials and/or processes by collaborating with suppliers to implement the required capital improvements and developing their capability to scale-up these new technologies\n\nCollaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.\n\nGrow and maintain global relationships to leverage expertise and evaluate potentials for shared suppliers.\n\nDemonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and integrity\n\nDrive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously driving improvement in the supply base\n\nMaintain and communicate responsible status information supporting project KPI visualization. Internally and externally.\n\nKnowledge You Should Bring\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or similar technical field.\n\n4+ years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience\n\n4+ years supplier quality experience. Quality system audit, PPAP, root cause & corrective actions at the supplier. Statistical process Control, Capacity management verification by run at rate.\n\nProcess knowledge & tooling, Die and Sand Cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, Cab and Chassis components, Mechatronics.\n\nMaterials involved: Aluminum, Iron, Steel, resins, paint, rubber.\n\nExpertise in reading drawings/prints, including the ability to discuss Basic GD&T\n\nExpertise in the DTNA Book of Business and Supplier Requirements, CVDS\n\nNegotiation skills, structured problem solving, project management experience.\n\nManufacturing, Quality, or Engineering experience developing one or more of the following commodities/products:\n\nInterior components - trim, console box, fuel tank, HVAC\n\nExterior components - grills, bumpers, outer mirrors, door handles, glass\n\nElectrical/Electronics - Audio, multimedia, ECUs, Battery, hybrid systems\n\nChassis Components - Steering, Suspension, brakes, driveline\n\nPowertrain - Engine, Axle, Transmission, Battery\n\nBody & Assembly - Frame, body, structural, Seats, headliners, door trim\n\nCapabilities with MS365\n\nExecutive presentation skills\n\nAbility to travel up to 50%, including international travel\n\nExceptional Candidates Might Have\nMaster’s Degree\n\nInternational experience\n\nNew model production preparation\n\nManaging multiple tier 1 supplier production preparation\n\nEstablishment of manufacturing process including key Characteristics, tooling, equipment, process capability\n\nExperience in Design feedback\n\nFluent in Spanish and English\n\n#LI-JN2 #LI-Hybrid\nWhere We Work\nThis position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-\nFort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Schedule Type:\nHybrid (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.\nThat is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.\nAdditional Information\nThis position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application\nFinal candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check\nFinal candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen\nContractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions\nEEO - Disabled/Veterans\nDaimler 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.\nFor 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. 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