Quality Assurance Engineer III

Inside the Role Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems/protocols. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment. Conducts quality assurance tests and performing statistical analysis to assess the level of control and manage product quality risks. Undertakes root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action. Ensures that corrective measures and deviation meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with 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

Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 – $133,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

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:

• ​​​​Lead problem solving and recurrence prevention efforts for Top 10 Development Meeting topics with Design Engineering and cross functional teams using structured problem-solving (SPS) tools and methods (5-Why, Fishbone, Six Sigma, Shainin, etc.).

• ​ Develop and manage SPS timeline to closure of Top 10 Recall topics, adhering to defined targets.

• ​Facilitate and manage the Top 10 Development (D) executive meeting forums – invites, meeting facilitation, meeting documentation, etc.

• ​Conduct Top 10D topic reviews with senior level management to help summarize the content and support escalations when necessary.

• ​Analyze data from various sources, including warranty reports, customer complaints, field input, virtual technicians, etc.

• ​Provide proper statistical data analysis for team lead in following a structured problem-solving approach.

• ​Assist with training in the Engineering Department in structured problem solving and mentoring others.

• ​Support reports on performance to targets including KPI management for the Sr VP of Engineering Mission Control Board (MCB) or Top10 Q/D Committees.

• ​Provide regular input for areas of improvement within the Top 10 D processes.

• ​Assist in Strategic projects such as Issue Management to partner with PVE, VLE, PE Engineering Departments in new system engineering approach to track and manage New Development Product issues and proactively address before SOP.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• ​​Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, mechatronic, or systems engineering (or equivalent), with 5-7 years' experience in leading structured problem-solving role or 10 years relevant experiences in lieu of degree.

• At least 5 years of relevant DTNA experience in product development (i.e. very familiar with processes and products, and regulated industries) is required. ​

• ​​​​Either Shainin or Six Sigma Blackbelt experience in the auto or trucking industry.

• Practical experience leading cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving methods (Fishbone, 5-Why, Six Sigma, Shainin, 8D, etc.) leading both development or Recall field technical topics through, problem definition, containment, root cause, long term corrective actions, to full closure with reoccurrence prevention. ​Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels.

• ​Strong skills to advise on the use of statistical sampling, testing methods (i.e. MSA, DOE, etc.) and statistical quantifications of product improvement (i.e. SPC, MSA, Multi-Variate, Weibull, etc.) to drive risk reduction actions to closure.

• ​Comfort operating in ambiguity and changes within large, matrixed organizations.

• ​Self-motivated and results-oriented required.

• ​Strong engineering fundamentals with demonstrated experience in design risk management for complex mechanical or mechatronic systems.

• ​Ability to work on-site at DTNA Portland.

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Where We Work

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

Portland, OR 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.

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