Supplier Quality Engineer

. Work with the supplier to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the supplier to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
Manage timely resolution of supplier technical issues to ensure uninterrupted supply to production
Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability
Documents activities related to investigation, disposition, and resolution to quality complaints
Conduct supplier audits to confirm product conformity, or drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
Monitor, communicate and improve key supplier quality KPI’s, including DPPM, Quality Complaints, and capacity to support OTS (On Time Ship) compliance
Lead or support effort to establish specific short / long-term supplier quality goals
Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
Interface and support cross functional business units on topics relating to supplier quality
Oversee containment actions at the supplier to mitigate the impact of quality issues to Daimler
Domestic and international travel (expected 30-50%)

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related
1-3 years of related experience
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present complex technical topics during meetings with suppliers and Daimler management
Knowledge of GD&T and MSA
Ability to understand metallurgical requirements and interpret reports
Strong problem solving skills and a solution-focused mindset
Understanding of quality problem solving tools such as 8D, 5-why, fishbone, etc.
A customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and address customer needs and expectations related to supplier quality topics

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

GD&TMSA8D5-whyfishboneproblem solvingmetallurgical requirementsquality KPIDPPMOn Time Ship compliance

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsproblem solving mindsetcustomer-focused mindset

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering