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Daimler Truck North America · 11 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer II

Detroit, MI US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$81K/yr - $104K/yr

1+ years exp

Daimler Truck North America is a leader in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainability and driving technology. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II to manage supplier performance, resolve technical issues, and lead quality improvement projects within the Supplier Management and Purchasing department.

LogisticsManufacturingTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with the supplier to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented

Manage timely resolution of supplier technical issues to ensure uninterrupted supply to production

Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting customer existing or new requirements

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 supplier quality 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

Interface and support cross functional business units on topics relating to supplier quality

Oversee containment actions at the supplier to mitigate the impact of quality issues to Daimler

Domestic and international travel (expected 30-50%)

Qualification

Supplier quality managementQuality auditsProblem solvingStatistical process controlGD&T knowledgeMSA knowledgeProject managementForeign language knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationCustomer-focused mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering with 1 year of related experience OR 5 years of related experience required

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to present complex technical topics during meetings with suppliers and Daimler management

Knowledge of GD&T and MSA

Ability to understand metallurgical requirements and interpret reports

Strong problem solving skills and a solution-focused mindset

Understanding of quality problem solving tools such as 8D, 5-why, fishbone, etc

A customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and address customer needs and expectations related to supplier quality topics

Preferred

Project management experience

Statistical process control experience

Familiarity with Engine, Axle, and Transmission components

Experience with various manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, injection molding, stamping, & forging

Experience working with global suppliers and managing quality across different regions and cultures

Knowledge of a foreign language

Benefits

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age

Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Company

Daimler Truck North America

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Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.

Founded in 1940

Portland, Oregon, USA

10001+ employees