2022 Product Management and Engineering Assistant, Industry Based Learning (Jan 2022)

Who we are:

The Daimler Truck & Bus umbrella encompasses three strong truck and two bus brands, offering pioneering technologies and tailor-made products for varied applications all over the world and particularly for challenging Australian conditions: Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach, Mercedes Benz Truck, Freightliner and Fuso Truck and Bus. As the world's leading truck and bus manufacturer and a pioneer of automotive and transport solutions, we continue to shape the future of mobility today and the group will continue to focus on innovative and green technologies, safe and superior truck and bus offerings that appeal to our customers. Daimler Truck & Bus consistently focuses on three strategic fields of action: technology leadership, global presence, and intelligent platforms.

Our employees are our most important assets. With a powerful team in Australia, we are inspired to develop and provide great solutions for our customers with a view on the now while also keeping a strong focus on the future. We are leaders in innovation, efficiency, fuel economy, safety, performance and connectivity and we will continue to invest in and develop these pillars to better service and support our partners, dealers and customers in achieving their own ambitious goals and objectives.

Our IBL 2022 Program:

Daimler Truck and Bus supports Industry Based Learning year after year and continues to develop our program and students who participate. We have had many successful applicants carve their future careers in our industry after building strong career foundations through our IBL program. Based at our corporate Head Office in Mulgrave, and with an open mind towards today's remote working needs, we aim to provide you with the opportunity to begin your career with a prestigious global brand while being able to learn from and contribute to your team. We strive to offer fantastic on the job work experience combined with professional development opportunities to enable you to kick-start your future. The program will commence mid-January 2022. You will need to commit to full-time office hours until end of January 2023.

To qualify for this program, you must be an undergraduate student currently completing your penultimate year of study. As at January 2022, you must have a remaining 12 months or 2 semesters of study to complete your degree. Ideally, this role would suit students undertaking an Engineering degree with an interest in technical product support and development.

The role:

As the Product Management and Engineering Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the product management and engineering activities of Freightliner or Mercedes-Benz Truck. Key tasks will include: providing engineering technical support to dealers and body builders, assisting with the design, development and procurement of local kits, assisting with rating letters and spec sheets, assisting with the development of new model Specs and pricing, and finally assisting with the safety feature demonstration days. This role will expose you to all aspects of the Daimler Truck and Bus business including, sales, engineering, procurement, marketing and other key agency business partners.

About you:

As the successful candidate, you will apply your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build positive business relationships as well as have a high attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Above all, as you will be working in a small team, you will be team oriented and have a flexible and adaptable attitude to the changing needs of the business.

We are looking for innovative and highly driven students with a strong desire to help shape our fast growing global business. You will display excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills as well as a high attention to detail. You will enjoy working with others and will bring out of the box thinking and a genuine passion for our industry. You will have a strong interest in immersing yourself in this role in order to achieve greater insights into this business unit, and the Truck & Bus industry as a whole.

How to apply:

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by submitting your cover letter, resume and academic transcript via this ad. Applications close Friday 3rd September 2021.

At Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific, we believe our people make the difference. We proudly offer generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing and purchase options, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We are proud to be recognized as a Workplace Gender Equality Employer of Choice and we support a flexible and progressive work culture. We actively recognize our committed people through Employee Recognition and Reward programs. We also provide exciting learning and career development opportunities.