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Inside the Role

Inside the Role

This position plays a pivotal role in driving supplier quality improvement results in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting existing or new customer requirements.

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

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

Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer & Procurement Specialist based out of our office at 13400 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48239. Note, this position requires domestic and international travel, as needed, up to 30% per year. Job Duties: Play a pivotal role in driving supplier quality improvement results in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting existing or new customer requirements. Plan, direct, and strategize, together with cross-functional business partners to shape the future of transportation for powertrain components. Execute projects to identify and develop new high voltage cell suppliers, technologies, strategies, and methods to support current and future powertrain programs. Support Daimler Truck powertrain plants high voltage battery strategy including localized production parts verification and technical support. Provide interface between engineering and high voltage cell suppliers concerning supplier quality and capacity issues, changes, and improvements. Responsible for quality performance to support on data collection and analysis to identify failure trends and collaborate facilitating this data cross functional teams. Investigate high voltage battery industry trends through competitive benchmarking, applying that information to set development directions and guide performance target settings. Provide technical support for high voltage battery system related concerns for both pre-production and post-production issues. Lead Industrialization efforts as needed, to facilitate suppliers’ problem-solving efforts by providing feedback of root cause analysis and corrective action. Conduct part quality audits and trials at the high voltage battery component, subassembly, and cell level to validate effectiveness of supplier’s implemented containment and corrective action to drive issues to closure. Implement change management for changes involving part design, packaging, processes at suppliers and powertrain plants by reviewing the changes and owning quality aspects of trials (participate in ongoing change control meetings as supply chain representative for the plant). Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives at high voltage battery suppliers to improve the part quality, production capacity while reducing/avoiding costs by reading across best practices and coming up with innovative solutions. Develop relationships with cross functional teams in order to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain. Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, or services. Negotiate the most effective long-term program for Daimler Truck - including supplier commitments for pricing, warranty, engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket support. Manage cross-functional product teams to develop and evaluate long term proposals. Interface with suppliers and Daimler Truck Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to insure the timely and accurate communication of specifications. Enlist supplier participation in design change considerations. Develop long term strategies for the purchase of aftermarket commodities and systems. Interface with international suppliers and business partners to resolve supplier quality problems. Provide support to all Parts Distribution Centres regarding supplier related Purchasing issues. Negotiate supplier warranty coverage to minimize Detroit Diesel exposure. Negotiate appropriate Aftermarket Requirements for Detroit Diesel products. Evaluate alternative materials, methods, and technologies as necessary. Evaluate alternate suppliers as necessary. Maintain and keep current supplier pricing files, blanket purchase orders, and cost saving reporting tools. Achieve the best total supplier driven costs within the product lifecycle.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

3 years of experience in international automotive or commercial vehicle supply base.

Must have the following experience: 2 years of experience with Quality related Auditing (VDA, IATF, ISO 9001); 3 years of experience with each of the following Automotive Quality Core Tools: Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP); Production Part Approval Process (PPAP); Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA); Statistical Process; Control (SPC); Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); Measurement System Analysis (MSA), SAP, 5S and nonconforming material return(RMA); 3 years of experience in electronics/electrical commodities within the automotive industry; 3 years of experience in blueprint reading and fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams; 3 years of experience with Quality processes, documentation, and ability to make and interpret data-driven decisions; 3 years of experience working for an automotive German headquartered OEM or supplier; 2 years of experience developing relationships with cross functional teams in order to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain; 2 years of experience negotiating with international automotive/commercial vehicle supplier base; 2 years of experience interfacing with suppliers and international based engineering teams and manufacturing engineering to insure the timely and accurate communication of specifications; 2 years of experience enlisting supplier participation in design change considerations; 2 years of experience with international automotive/commercial vehicle supplier warranty coverage; 3 years of experience evaluating alternative materials, methods, suppliers, and technologies as necessary; and 3 years of experience in Microsoft business analytics tools.

Domestic and international travel required, up to 30%.

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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:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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 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.

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. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Inside the Role

Posting Information

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer & Procurement Specialist based out of our office at 13400 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48239. Note, this position requires domestic and international travel, as needed, up to 30% per year. Job Duties: Play a pivotal role in driving supplier quality improvement results in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting existing or new customer requirements. Plan, direct, and strategize, together with cross-functional business partners to shape the future of transportation for powertrain components. Execute projects to identify and develop new high voltage cell suppliers, technologies, strategies, and methods to support current and future powertrain programs. Support Daimler Truck powertrain plants high voltage battery strategy including localized production parts verification and technical support. Provide interface between engineering and high voltage cell suppliers concerning supplier quality and capacity issues, changes, and improvements. Responsible for quality performance to support on data collection and analysis to identify failure trends and collaborate facilitating this data cross functional teams. Investigate high voltage battery industry trends through competitive benchmarking, applying that information to set development directions and guide performance target settings. Provide technical support for high voltage battery system related concerns for both pre-production and post-production issues. Lead Industrialization efforts as needed, to facilitate suppliers’ problem-solving efforts by providing feedback of root cause analysis and corrective action. Conduct part quality audits and trials at the high voltage battery component, subassembly, and cell level to validate effectiveness of supplier’s implemented containment and corrective action to drive issues to closure. Implement change management for changes involving part design, packaging, processes at suppliers and powertrain plants by reviewing the changes and owning quality aspects of trials (participate in ongoing change control meetings as supply chain representative for the plant). Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives at high voltage battery suppliers to improve the part quality, production capacity while reducing/avoiding costs by reading across best practices and coming up with innovative solutions. Develop relationships with cross functional teams in order to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain. Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, or services. Negotiate the most effective long-term program for Daimler Truck - including supplier commitments for pricing, warranty, engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket support. Manage cross-functional product teams to develop and evaluate long term proposals. Interface with suppliers and Daimler Truck Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to insure the timely and accurate communication of specifications. Enlist supplier participation in design change considerations. Develop long term strategies for the purchase of aftermarket commodities and systems. Interface with international suppliers and business partners to resolve supplier quality problems. Provide support to all Parts Distribution Centres regarding supplier related Purchasing issues. Negotiate supplier warranty coverage to minimize Detroit Diesel exposure. Negotiate appropriate Aftermarket Requirements for Detroit Diesel products. Evaluate alternative materials, methods, and technologies as necessary. Evaluate alternate suppliers as necessary. Maintain and keep current supplier pricing files, blanket purchase orders, and cost saving reporting tools. Achieve the best total supplier driven costs within the product lifecycle.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

3 years of experience in international automotive or commercial vehicle supply base.

Must have the following experience: 2 years of experience with Quality related Auditing (VDA, IATF, ISO 9001); 3 years of experience with each of the following Automotive Quality Core Tools: Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP); Production Part Approval Process (PPAP); Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA); Statistical Process; Control (SPC); Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); Measurement System Analysis (MSA), SAP, 5S and nonconforming material return(RMA); 3 years of experience in electronics/electrical commodities within the automotive industry; 3 years of experience in blueprint reading and fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams; 3 years of experience with Quality processes, documentation, and ability to make and interpret data-driven decisions; 3 years of experience working for an automotive German headquartered OEM or supplier; 2 years of experience developing relationships with cross functional teams in order to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain; 2 years of experience negotiating with international automotive/commercial vehicle supplier base; 2 years of experience interfacing with suppliers and international based engineering teams and manufacturing engineering to insure the timely and accurate communication of specifications; 2 years of experience enlisting supplier participation in design change considerations; 2 years of experience with international automotive/commercial vehicle supplier warranty coverage; 3 years of experience evaluating alternative materials, methods, suppliers, and technologies as necessary; and 3 years of experience in Microsoft business analytics tools.

Domestic and international travel required, up to 30%.

#LI-DNI

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:

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

QualificationsQualifications

Please see above for qualification details

Our company cultureOur company culture

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.