Supplier Quality Engineer & Procurement Specialist
Supplier Quality Engineer & Procurement Specialist
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Job Description
Inside the Role
Inside the RoleThis 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
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 suppliers 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
Bachelors 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 up to 30%.
This notice is being filed as a result of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification. An application concerning the employment of one or more alien workers for the above permanent position will be filed with the Department of Labor. This notice will be posted 10 consecutive business days ending between 30 and 180 days before filing the permanent labor certification application. This notice is being provided to workers in the place of intended employment by the following means: Posted on the companys internal website for at least ten consecutive business days. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the regional Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor at the following address: Attn: Certifying Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification 200 Constitution Avenue NW Room N-5311 Washington DC 20210. Certifying Office E-mail: .
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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 were 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 DTNAs 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
