Daimler Truck North America
Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer
Detroit, MI US · Senior · Contract
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$12,219 more — $110,219 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $110,219 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, capacity, and operational performance.
- Develop and implement supplier improvement plans to address quality concerns, recurring issues, and performance gaps.
- Partner with suppliers to establish and achieve short-term and long-term quality improvement objectives.
- Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support supplier manufacturing readiness reviews, production readiness assessments, and launch activities.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate launch-related risks.
- Maintain and administer the supplier audit program, including audit scheduling, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
- Support supplier assessments utilizing IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, AIAG Core Tools, and customer-specific requirements.
- Document audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Lead supplier problem-solving activities utilizing structured methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, and root cause analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor'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.
- Knowledge of automotive quality systems and AIAG Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
- Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
- Participate in safe launch and early production containment activities as required.
Nice to have
- Experience in automotive supplier quality, manufacturing quality, supplier development, or quality systems.
- Strong understanding of APQP and PPAP requirements and approval processes.
- Experience conducting supplier quality system, process, and product audits.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience leading supplier corrective actions utilizing 8D methodology.
- Knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, and measurement systems analysis.
- Experience conducting supplier capacity assessments, Run-at-Rate evaluations, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
Compensation
- Position offers a starting salary range of $98,000 – $121,000 USD
Company info
- Schedule Type: Onsite At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before.
- That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
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