TT/GX - Supplier Quality Engineer - ATS & Electronics

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Inside the Role This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a portfolio of automotive suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality powertrain components at the required capacity levels. The role monitors supplier performance, capacity readiness, and compliance through the application of supplier management governance frameworks, including structured performance monitoring, escalation management, and continuous improvement initiatives. As part of the Global Procurement and Supplier Management organization, this position works cross-functionally to help drive supplier alignment with business requirements and operational targets. The role reports directly to the responsible Supplier Management Quality Team Leader and plays a key role in supporting overall supply chain stability and production readiness. When you join Daimler Truck, you become an agent of change within a global network committed to building a cleaner, safer, and more efficient future. Through innovation, collaboration, and strong governance practices, our teams continuously enhance product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) offers a leading portfolio of brands, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. This position contributes directly to the success of these brands by ensuring a high-performing, reliable, and strategically managed supply base. 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 Position offers a starting salary range of $74,000 - $94,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits 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. What You Drive at DTNA Partner with suppliers to monitor performance, communicate expectations, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Guide supplier quality improvement initiatives to strengthen process capability, reduce variation, and improve overall manufacturing performance using methodologies such as process analysis, value stream mapping, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen. Support new product launches by guiding suppliers through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and ensuring readiness for series production. Maintain supplier audit schedules and quality system records to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry requirements. Document and manage supplier quality issues, including investigation findings, containment actions, disposition decisions, and long-term resolution plans. Conduct supplier process and product audits to verify compliance, confirm product conformity, and drive standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Monitor, analyze, and improve key supplier quality and delivery metrics, including DPPM, quality complaints, and capacity readiness to support on-time shipment performance Support the development of short- and long-term supplier quality objectives aligned with business goals, customer requirements, and operational priorities. Champion structured problem-solving and root cause analysis with suppliers and cross-functional teams to eliminate repeat nonconformances and improve overall product quality. Assist in resolving supplier technical and quality issues with urgency to protect production continuity, minimize disruption, and support customer satisfaction. Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions and evaluate critical deliverables such as control plans, capability studies, part layouts, gage designs, gage R&R, PFMEA, and DFMEA while supporting supplier changes and launch readiness activities. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 1 year of relevant experience Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across suppliers, operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Exceptional Candidates Might Have Project management experience supporting supplier development, launch readiness, or quality improvement initiatives. Experience with statistical process control and data-driven analysis to improve process stability and product quality. Working knowledge of GD&T and its application in manufacturing and supplier quality p

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