New Product Project Supplier Quality Engineer

Inside the Role

Do you have a passion for driving an organization to meet high standards and looking at products from a customer's perspective? Are you someone who loves to work with a diverse team across multiple different disciplines? If so, then Supplier Quality Department at Daimler Trucks North America may have the perfect opportunity for you.
As the New Product Quality Engineer, you will have the chance to work with teammates throughout the company to provide an effective readiness management plan that ensures project teams are ready to perform tasks, deliver products or implement new processes. You will be responsible for driving top-notch quality with design engineers, the purchasing team and work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet DTNA expectations.
Using your collaboration and organizational skills, passion for excellence and strong technical background, you will be integral to the development and support of a product meant to delight our customers and drive the industry forward. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and it sounds like fun to help define the next chapter of the trucking industry in electric mobility, we want to talk to you!

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 $86,000.00 - $110,000.00 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

• Identify and manages suppliers according to organization quality standards and policies.
• Resolve quality spills at the TMP's caused by suppliers, from immediate containment until the final resolution and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identifies, coaches, and manages suppliers according to organization quality standards and policies
• Work with alternative suppliers to mitigate supply disruption risks and provide directions to ensure the supplier meet DTNA Requirements.
• Provides advice and training on quality protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college/university and 2-4 years of relevant quality and/ or supplier management experience, OR  5 years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and be highly organized
• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Tableau or Power BI
• Uses analytical problem solving methodologies to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions
• Working knowledge of PPAP process knowledge and Truck Industry Standards
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Knowledge of the practical application of quality engineering principles with proven ability to apply techniques, procedures, technologies and equipment to the production of products
• Group leader or project lead
• Knowledge of supplier quality and vehicle manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge in electrical and electronic hardware and software
• Understanding of engineering processes & downstream impact.
• Prefer truck/ automotive knowledge and expertise in job field and working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Ability to lead meetings and be accountable and assertive for deliverables
• Act with a sense of urgency, handling time sensitive issues.

Where We Work

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

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTea