Corporate Quality Engineering Leader

Daimler Truck North America

Corporate Quality Engineering Leader at Daimler Truck supporting the deployment and improvement of DTSV Quality Management System. Collaborating closely with various internal teams for quality assurance.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeGaffney • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the execution of the corporate quality strategy aligned with DTNA & DTSV standards and initiatives.
Apply and maintain DTSV corporate quality policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
Maintain enterprise quality KPI’s, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.
Support ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards across DTSV operations.
Support the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of the DTSV QMS at the corporate and program level.
Support and execute document control, corrective/preventive action systems, and change management processes.
Introduce digital tools and analytics to streamline QMS visibility and performance.
Support the integration and application of DTNA Enterprise Quality System tools and processes at DTSV.
Lead, coach and support the administration of structured problem solving (FRACAS, SPR, 8D, RCA) across DTSV functions.
Provide support and oversight on case assignments, timeliness, escalation, and long-term effectiveness of actions.
Support the integration of lessons learned into engineering standards, supplier requirements, and manufacturing best practices.
Support the aggregation and analysis of enterprise quality, warranty, field, and customer data to identify systemic trends.
Develop corporate scorecards, predictive indicators, reports, and executive summaries for strategic action.
Deliver upstream feedback to engineering, supplier quality, and operations for defect prevention.
Lead DTSV corporate level- warranty performance analysis and trend identification.
Partner with Customer Experience and Service organizations to interpret failure modes and customer feedback.
Support cross functional- initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and reduce systemic defects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, or related field.
6+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering in automotive, commercial vehicles, or similar industries.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, structured problem solving (FRACAS, 8D, RCA), APQP/PPAP fundamentals, and quality systems architecture.
Demonstrated success leading cross functional- initiatives and influencing without direct authority.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Exceptional Candidates Might Have Experience with warranty analytics, field quality, or customer satisfaction systems.
Proficiency with quality tools and platforms (e.g., FRACAS, Minitab, SAP, Tableau, QMS platforms).
Familiarity with Daimler systems (IMS, OWL, Shoptech, TBB AIMS).
Advanced Microsoft Office and data visualization skills.
Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality engineeringISO 9001structured problem solvingFRACAS8DRCAAPQPPPAPquality systems architecturedata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsleadership skillsinfluencing skillscross functional collaborationcustomer satisfaction improvementproblem solvingcoachingreportingstrategic action

Certifications

Lean certificationSix Sigma certification