Quality Assurance Engineer I

Tasks

Inside the Role

Quality Assurance at Detroit Diesel ensures our heavy-duty powertrain machining processes consistently produce parts that meet our quality standards. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will work closely with production and engineering teams to monitor production process data, identify emerging issues, and support effective root cause analysis. You will be coached on how to develop, modify, and maintain quality control systems and protocols for machining operations, and perform quality assurance testing to evaluate process capability and manage product quality risks. Your role also includes verifying that corrective actions and deviations meet reliability and compliance requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about powertrain machining and contribute to Daimler Truck North America’s leadership in heavy-duty transportation.

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 $67,000 to $86,000 USD.

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include: - 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 to 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

Responsibilities include: - Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for machining lines. - Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. - Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment in current production or for future production lines. - Conduct quality assurance tests and perform statistical analysis to assess the level of control and manage product quality risks. - Undertake root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action. - Ensure that corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. - Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers. - Perform special projects as required. - Provide management with regular reports and updates as required. - Professionally represent the Quality organization to other organizations on site or to the global Quality team.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Qualifications include: - Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field from an accredited institution. - Experience or classes involving measurement systems and statistical analysis. - Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) analysis and capability studies (Cp/Cpk). - Experience working in a cross-functional team. - Experience using office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Basic knowledge of process documentation and how they are used – Control Plans, Work Instructions, PFMEA, etc. - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. - Ability to interpret component and assembly drawings. - Excellent interpersonal communication abilities. - Experience in presenting complex technical topics to audiences with varied technical knowledge. - Ability to travel domestically in support of projects (less than 5%). - Ability to work on weekends as required to support production.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Preferred qualifications include: - Experience working with hourly union personnel. - Experience working in a manufacturing environment. - Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing with experience or completion of a course. - Experience using 3D modeling software. - Experience with Statistical Analysis software to calculate equipment capabilities (Cmk and Cpk). - Ability to interpret and understand Geometric and Dimensional Tooling (GD&T) callouts on a print. - Experience in applying Quality Engineering principles in machining environments. - Experience using measurement equipment to verify dimensions (calipers, micrometers, height gages, etc.).

Where We Work

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

Important notes: - 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.

Qualifications

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