Quality Engineer

Inside the Role

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic, industry-leading workforce. Our world-class portfolio of brands, including Freightliner trucks, Western Star trucks, Detroit™ engines and components, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis, offers the unique opportunity to follow your passion for automotives in business or technical fields at locations across North America. And when you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on 6 continents who share your passion. Apply today and explore the world of Daimler!
This position will be responsible for designing, improving and controlling production processes through problem solving, Lean manufacturing tools, statistical process control and error proofing to have robust production processes, achieving Quality in the station with an always customer focus.

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

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Utilize problem solving tools on systemic issues and be able to determine corrective actions and countermeasures.
• Responsible for reducing the Quality KPI's such as Defect per unit, Warranty claims, Dealer Product Report
• Provide support to all departments with the implementation of lean manufacturing Quality tools.
• Assist technically with the productive areas regarding interpretation of documentation, diagrams and specifications.
• Initiate, maintain, and verify FRACAS issues related to the plant.
• Provide support to all departments to maintain and update the ISO 9001:2015 documentation.
• Lead cross functional meetings to find root cause and drive resolution to customer problems.
• Effectively train others as needed in Lean Manufacturing Quality tools.
• Make decisions based on data analysis and knowledge of engineering principles.
• Prepares and conducts monthly management updates for Quality KPI's results and corrective actions.

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Electrical Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of proven experience in quality management in a Manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of experience in quality management systems and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Daimler Truck internal systems for data analysis.
• 1 year of experience with measurement and inspection techniques, and analysis.
• 1 year of experience with statistical analysis tools and methodologies for quality improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Principles, A3, PRT).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers, leadership team, and cross-functional teams across the organization.
• An Attached Resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have 

• Experience in the automotive or heavy truck industry.
• Experience participating in Continues Improvement projects.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and TOS Projects.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Cleveland, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.