Project Engineer Senior

at TRATON R&D US, LLC in Lisle, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Traton R & D U.S., LLC seeks Project Engineer Senior in Lisle, IL.

• Lead the design, development, and integration of Body-in-White structures for heavy trucks.
• Manage complex projects from concept through launch, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to identify potential risks, implement robust design controls, and ensure product reliability and compliance with quality standards.
• Lead engineering activities for BIW components and assemblies, including cab structures and closures.
• Ensure compliance with structural performance, durability, crashworthiness, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize designs for weight, cost, and manufacturability using advanced materials and joining technologies.
• Serve as the technical lead for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ensuring accurate application of standards to complex heavy truck components and assemblies to achieve robust fit, form, and function.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with product roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, testing, or suppliers across global locations.
• Oversee tooling, die design, and assembly process validation for BIW components.
• Support joining processes including welding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening, and automation integration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in BIW processes and technologies.
• Interface with suppliers, integrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Provide regular status updates, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field plus 6 years of experience.

Required experience must include any amount of experience with all of the following:

• BIW processes, welding/joining technologies, and dimensional control.
• CAD software including CATIA and NX and simulation tools including FEA.
• global safety and regulatory standards.
• lean manufacturing and OEM production systems.
• conducting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• leading others in engineering and design activities.

10% domestic and international travel required. Telecommuting permitted.

$122,616 - $183,600 per year. Medical/Vision, Dental & Retirement benefits available. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply to www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref #55331 for consideration.