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This role serves as the primary quality liaison between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, supporting supplier performance, new product launches, production readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe Supplier Quality Engineer works closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers to drive quality excellence, mitigate risk, and ensure continuity of supply.\nPosting Information\nWe 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.\nWe Take Care of Our Team\nPosition offers a starting salary range of $98,000 - $121,000 USD\nPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.\nBenefits include 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 and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.\nWhat you drive at DTNA\nSupplier Performance and Development\nMonitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, capacity, and operational performance.\nDevelop and implement supplier improvement plans to address quality concerns, recurring issues, and performance gaps.\nMonitor and communicate supplier performance using key metrics including DPPM, corrective action responsiveness, launch quality, customer disruptions, on-time delivery, and capacity readiness.\nPartner with suppliers to establish and achieve short-term and long-term quality improvement objectives.\nLead supplier performance improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies.\nAdvanced Product Quality Planning and Launch Readiness\nFacilitate supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches, engineering changes, product transfers, and capacity expansions.\nEnsure supplier APQP deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule in accordance with customer and company requirements.\nSupport supplier manufacturing readiness reviews, production readiness assessments, and launch activities.\nParticipate in safe launch and early production containment activities as required.\nCollaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate launch-related risks.\nPPAP and Quality Planning\nReview and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions in accordance with customer and company requirements.\nReview and audit PPAP documentation including: Process Flow Diagrams PFMEAs and DFMEAs as applicable Control Plans Capability Studies Part Layouts Gage Design and Gage R&R Studies Material and Performance Test Results Customer-Specific Requirements\nVerify alignment between supplier manufacturing processes, quality documentation, and engineering requirements.\nEvaluate process capability and measurement system effectiveness to ensure process stability and control.\nSupplier Auditing and Compliance\nConduct supplier quality system, manufacturing process, and product audits to verify conformance to requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.\nMaintain and administer the supplier audit program, including audit scheduling, execution, reporting, and follow-up.\nSupport supplier assessments utilizing IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, AIAG Core Tools, and customer-specific requirements.\nDocument audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.\nVerify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up audits and performance monitoring.\nProblem Solving and Corrective Action\nLead supplier problem-solving activities utilizing structured methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, and root cause analysis.\nEnsure timely implementation and verification of supplier corrective and preventive actions.\nSupport containment activities to protect manufacturing operations and customer deliveries.\nDocument activities related to supplier quality investigations, containment actions, corrective actions, and issue resolution.\nSupport resolution of customer, production, warranty, and supplier quality issues while preventing recurrence.\nSupplier Risk and Change Management\nIdentify and mitigate supplier quality, delivery, capacity, and business continuity risks.\nSupport supplier change management activities including process changes, engineering changes, tooling transfers, material changes, capacity expansions, and manufacturing location changes.\nEnsure supplier changes are appropriately reviewed, validated, documented, and approved prior to implementation.\nSupport supplier risk assessments and development of mitigation plans.\nEscalate supplier performance or quality concerns when business objectives are at risk.\nCapacity and Manufacturing Readiness\nLead supplier capacity assessments and Run-at-Rate evaluations to ensure suppliers can support current and future production requirements.\nAssess manufacturing capability, process controls, staffing, tooling capacity, and operational readiness.\nMonitor supplier capacity performance and identify risks to continuity of supply.\nCollaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop and implement capacity recovery plans when necessary.\nSupport sourcing and supplier development activities by evaluating supplier manufacturing readiness and operational capability.\nCross Functional Collaboration and Project Management\nCollaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Program Management, and suppliers to support quality objectives and business goals.\nServe as the primary supplier quality representative for assigned suppliers, commodities, or programs.\nSupport sourcing decisions through supplier quality evaluations and risk assessments.\nLead or participate in cross-functional projects related to supplier development, quality improvement, product launches, and issue resolution.\nProvide timely communication and reporting regarding supplier performance, risks, launches, audits, corrective actions, and recovery plans.\nManage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established quality, cost, delivery, and timing objectives.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or 8 years of equivalent experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.\nKnowledge of automotive quality systems and AIAG Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.\nExperience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nEffective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internally to supplier locations as required, occasionally over weekends.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in automotive supplier quality, manufacturing quality, supplier development, or quality systems.\nStrong understanding of APQP and PPAP requirements and approval processes.\nExperience conducting supplier quality system, process, and product audits.\nFamiliarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and customer-specific requirements.\nExperience leading supplier corrective actions utilizing 8D methodology.\nKnowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, and measurement systems analysis.\nExperience conducting supplier capacity assessments, Run-at-Rate evaluations, and manufacturing readiness reviews.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.\nProject management experience in a manufacturing or supplier-facing environment.\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, VDA 6.3 Auditor, IATF 16949 Auditor, or similar certification preferred.\nForeign language proficiency is a plus.\n#LI-ONSITE\nWhere We Work\nThis position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-\nDetroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Schedule Type:\nOnsiteAt 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.\nThat is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.\nAdditional Information\nThis position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application\nFinal candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check\nFinal candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen\nContractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions\nEEO - Disabled/Veterans\nDaimler 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.\nFor 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. 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