Project Engineer II
Core
Drive material cost reduction and complexity optimization for truck products through cross-functional engineering and commercial initiatives from idea generation to implementation.
Role type
Senior IC project engineer (product cost excellence)
Builds
Cost optimization initiatives and project timelines for vehicle products
Domain
Commercial vehicle manufacturing / cost engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, cross-functional leadership, executive reporting, timeline creation, vehicle walkaround analysis, governance tracking, data analysis (Excel/SharePoint/MS Project), problem-solving
Preferred skills
Value engineering, complexity optimization, KPI development, engineering change management, material cost knowledge, supply chain levers, AI-enabled analytics tools
Responsibilities
Manage and support initiatives through the unified OLT process; Create and maintain detailed project timelines for cost optimization; Coordinate vehicle walkaround activities to surface early cost/complexity opportunities; Facilitate cross functional meetings, design reviews, feasibility discussions, and OLT preparation; Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, ME, Finance, and Quality to validate technical measures; Maintain clear ownership, governance, and status visibility for all initiatives; Track action items and manage OLT presentation readiness