Senior Supplier Quality & Delivery Lead

Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with match

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America seeks a Supplier Management Specialist to improve supplier quality and delivery performance. You will monitor suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and develop plans to achieve cost, quality, and manufacturability targets.

You will collaborate with procurement, design, quality, and operations to support the Long-Range Production Plan and KPI achievement. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field
• 4+ years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience
• 4+ years supplier quality experience - Quality system audit, PPAP, root cause & corrective actions at the supplier. Statistical process Control, Capacity management verification by run at rate.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment, or Shop floor management, or leadership role
• Process knowledge in tooling, Die and Sand Cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, Cab and Chassis components, or Mechatronics.
• Materials expertise: Aluminum, Iron, Steel, resins, paint, rubber.
• Expertise in reading drawings/prints, including the ability to discuss Basic GD&T
• Structured problem solving, project management experience, Negotiations.
• Understanding of value stream, Lean principles, identifying process waste, and eliminating.
• Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering experience developing one or more of the following commodities/products: Interior components – trim, console box, fuel tank, HVAC
• Exterior components – grills, bumpers, outer mirrors, door handles, glass
• Electrical/Electronics – Audio, multimedia, ECUs, Battery, hybrid systems
• Chassis Components – Steering, Suspension, brakes, driveline
• Powertrain – Engine, Axle, Transmission, Battery
• Body & Assembly – Frame, body, structural, Seats, headliners, door trim

Responsibilities

• Develop our supply base to ensure best overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance.
• Work with suppliers to develop project schedules to achieve vehicle milestone KPIs.
• Establish manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across inputs (tooling, equipment, process capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development).
• Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long-Range Production Plan and supplier capability to meet volume/mix.
• Perform assessments by following a trigger-based performance decision matrix and develop improvement plans.
• Lead problem solving activities at the supplier and review/approve corrective actions; run at rate for capacity.
• Lead escalation processes for poor-performing suppliers.
• Collaborate with procurement to support supplier quality and delivery during awards.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine performance specs and supplier metrics.
• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and integrity.
• Drive for results and customer satisfaction by leading projects and continuous improvement; communicate status and KPIs.
• Identify process waste and develop plans with the supplier to eliminate.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement

Supply chain

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

PPAP

Statistical process control

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Daimler Truck North America seeks a Supplier Management Specialist to improve supplier quality and delivery performance. You will monitor suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and develop plans to achieve cost, quality, and manufacturability targets.

You will collaborate with procurement, design, quality, and operations to support the Long-Range Production Plan and KPI achievement. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and a strong benefits package.