Unit Manager of Engine Solution Enablement - North America - TRATON R&D US, LLC

: Position Overview:

With its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable.

In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization.

By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers.

TRATON USA is seeking an experienced and motivated Unit Manager of Engine Solution Enablement – North America to join our R&D organization. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving validation capabilities, safeguarding modularization and ways of working, and leading a high-performing unit that supports our engine solutions across the product and process lifecycle. You will work closely with global stakeholders while developing people, processes, and capabilities within North America

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, build, and optimization of domain validation capacities and capabilities, ensuring strong flow performance across all product and process lifecycle stages at the VCT level.
• Safeguard modularization across the value flow landscape, with a focus on validation between systems, components, and parts.
• Ensure adherence to defined ways of working and principles at the unit level, managing escalations as needed.
• Support the Global Section Head in planning resources and capacity within the unit’s scope.
• Take full responsibility for personnel management within the local unit, including recruiting, hiring, sourcing, staffing, developing, and replacing personnel.
• Recruit Product Owners and Scrum Masters for the Powertrain Stream-Aligned VCT’s within North America.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 6 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 4 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills:

• A genuine interest in leadership, with the ability to motivate and inspire others through positive energy and engagement.
• Analytical, structured, and curious mindset with a strong solution-oriented approach; willing to challenge the status quo when required.
• Strong alignment with and ability to stand up for TRATON’s core values.
• Driven and results-oriented, with the ability to adapt focus based on business needs.
• Proactive and accountable, thriving in a dynamic, fast-growing environment with a hands-on approach.
• Strong business acumen with experience presenting to groups and advising senior stakeholders.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI or other dashboard tools is a plus.
• Experience developing and implementing processes, operational procedures, and service level agreements, including those related to employer branding.
• Collaborative and service-oriented team player who fosters positive working relationships with managers and employees.
• Strong interest in understanding different brands’ ways of working and organizational cultures.
• High level of reliability, discretion, and social competence, especially when handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in written and spoken English for communication in a global environment; knowledge of Swedish or German is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

Company Overview:

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit

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  International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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