Quality Control Engineer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck AG is seeking a Supplier Management professional in Mexico to coordinate a portfolio of global automotive suppliers and ensure high-quality powertrain components meet capacity targets. You will monitor performance, readiness, and governance while working with cross-functional teams in a diverse, global organization.

The role involves APQP activities, launch readiness, and continuous improvement to sustain production stability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• APQP knowledge and Launch Readiness activities.
• Risk assessment and prioritization.
• Technical reporting, presentations, and data visualization.
• KPI tracking and action item management.
• Experience with supplier quality processes (PFMEA/DFMEA).
• English level: C1, Spanish level: C2.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality components.
• Lead APQP activities and readiness reviews for new launches.
• Maintain supplier audit schedules and quality records for compliance.
• Drive supplier quality improvements and process capability initiatives.
• Analyze key supplier metrics and manage corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

APQP understanding

Risk assessment

Technical report writing

Effective communication

Project management

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Tasks

Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.

Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.

Daimler Truck, a leading and pioneering group worldwide in the automotive industry with more than 120 years and presence in more than 200 countries. In Mexico it has the divisions of: Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses and Daimler Truck Financial Services.

In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.

Objective of the position:

This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a portfolio of automotive suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality powertrain components at the required capacity levels. The role monitors supplier performance, capacity readiness, and compliance through the application of supplier management governance frameworks, including structured performance monitoring, escalation management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As part of the Global Procurement and Supplier Management organization, this position works cross-functionally to help drive supplier alignment with business requirements and operational targets.

The role reports directly to the responsible Supplier Management Quality Team Leader and plays a key role in supporting overall supply chain stability and production readiness.

When you join Daimler Truck, you become an agent of change within a global network committed to building a cleaner, safer, and more efficient future. Through innovation, collaboration, and strong governance practices, our teams continuously enhance product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) offers a leading portfolio of brands, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. This position contributes directly to the success of these brands by ensuring a high-performing, reliable, and strategically managed supply base.

Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):

• Evaluate critical deliverables such as control plans, capability studies, part layouts, gage designs, gage R&R, PFMEA, and DFMEA while supporting supplier changes and launch readiness activities.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Prioritization.
• Technical Report Writing,Technical Presentations,Documentation Management, Data Visualization & Reporting and Meeting Facilitation
• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Launch Readiness Reviews, Capacity Planning, KPI and Action Item Tracking
• Supplier Strategy Development, Commodity Risk Assessment
• PPAP Scheduling & Tracking, Launch Readiness Management, Audit Planning & Scheduling, APQP Planning
• English level: C1
• Spanish level: C2

Soft Skills:

• Analysis and problem solving.
• Decision making.
• Effective communication.
• Project management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Planning and organization.

Academic Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 2 year of relevant experience or a related degree.

At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.

We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.

You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.

Main Functions:

• Partner with suppliers to monitor performance, communicate expectations, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Guide supplier quality improvement initiatives to strengthen process capability, reduce variation, and improve overall manufacturing performance using methodologies such as process analysis, value stream mapping, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Support new product launches by guiding suppliers through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and ensuring readiness for series production.
• Maintain supplier audit schedules and quality system records to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry requirements.Document and manage supplier quality issues, including investigation findings, containment actions, disposition decisions, and long-term resolution plans.
• Conduct supplier process and product audits to verify compliance, confirm product conformity, and drive standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve key supplier quality and delivery metrics, including DPPM, quality complaints, and capacity readiness to support on-time shipment performanceReview and approve supplier PPAP submissions and evaluate critical deliverables such as control plans, capability studies, part layouts, gage designs, gage R&R, PFMEA, and DFMEA while supporting supplier changes and launch readiness activities.#Trucks

Work Location Opportunity

Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.

To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.

At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.

In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.

Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!

Additional Information

Qualifications

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