Quality Assurance Engineer

Inside the Role

The quality management team plays a key role in providing quality support for assembly line functions in Detroit. The open position of assembly quality engineer is a challenging position that involves working within a team atmosphere and providing line side problem solving support and data analytics.

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 $81,000 – $104,000 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

• Coordinates quality objectives with other departments
• Drives continuous improvement by developing and implementing error and mistake proofing
• Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems
• Drive issues to closure through the various quality feedback loops
• Analyzes assembly process data to look for trends or possible upcoming concerns.
• Works with Advanced Quality Tools (i.e., PFMEAs) to ensure a quality assembly process
• Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems
• Analyzes SPC data and works with manufacturing engineering to make process improvements
• Knowledge of GD&T and CMM operations
• Facilitate others in the executions of Quality Improvement activities
• To work in a plant environment, working hands-on with engine assembly

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Requires a bachelors degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Requires working knowledge and expanded professional experience in job field
• Requires understanding of key business drivers
• Works independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity
• Provides in normal guidance to new team members
• May lead projects or processes as required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Product knowledge of transmissions, Axles, Engines
• SPC/MSA/PFMEA experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment

Where We Work

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

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At 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.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and