Supplier Quality Engineer II

Inside the Role

Position is responsible for leading a group of commercial vehicle suppliers, in providing quality powertrain components in sufficient capacity. This position is within the Supplier Management and Purchasing department and will report to the responsible Supplier Management Quality Supervisor.

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

• Work with the supplier to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting customer existing or new requirements. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 6‐Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events.
• Facilitate and help lead the supplier in the advanced product quality planning of new series part production following the international APQP process.
• Maintain and update supplier audit system and schedule.
• Documents activities related to investigation, disposition, and resolution to quality complaints.
• Conduct supplier audits to confirm product conformity, or drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI’s, including DPPM, Quality Complaints, and capacity to support OTS (On Time Ship) compliance.
• Lead or support effort to establish specific short / long-term supplier quality goals.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
• Reviews and approves supplier PPAP’s; Review and audit the deliverables including: Control Plans, Capability plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage design, Gage R&R, PFEMA, DFMEA; and supports or leads project management efforts regarding supplier changes.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 1 year of related experience OR Associates degree with 5 years of related experience

• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Statistical process control experience
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Problem solving experience
• Strong understanding of PPAP review and approval process
• Auditing experience (VDA, IATF, ISO 9001)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of a foreign language (German / Spanish)

Where We Work

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

Detroit, MI 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.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• 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.