Project Engineer II

Inside the Role

DTNA Engineering Platform Management (EPM) is responsible for the project management of major product projects at DTNA, which includes product planning, technical feasibility studies, budget schedule development, and coordination of work across impacted departments. EPM is an excellent department to gain knowledge of the entire product development process and our products, as well as expand your professional network. If you are looking to challenge yourself, expand your horizons and learn something new, this may be the position for you.

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 $86,000 – $110,000 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; 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:

• Manage Engineering projects. Create detailed project timing plans and work closely with Engineering and other departments to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget

• Coordinate and facilitate project-related meetings such as status reviews, design reviews, mockup reviews, and visual management meetings

• Publish minutes and track action items

• Identify risks and escalate to management when appropriate. Prepare project status reports and present CVDS gate updates to project committees

• Assess feasibility, budget and timing for future product development project

• Recommend scope changes to maximize return on investment

• Recommend and assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

• Use and support the DTNA Visual Management process for running Projects

Knowledge You Should Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience OR 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree  

• We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive individual with strong communication skills able to independently lead cross-functional project teams and manage complex Engineering development projects required

• Demonstrated skills in project management processes required

• Knowledge of product development processes required

• Experience preparing and giving presentations required

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required

• Good networking skills and a strong interest in Project Management required

• Ability to work with SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software packages required

• Ability to handle multiple, detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management required

• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity & ongoing change is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree in a Technical related field is preferred

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

• Experience working on a DTNA project team preferred

• Knowledge of the DTNA systems and business processes preferred

• Experience in automotive/heavy duty truck industry or related experience is preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of hire preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to)