Inside the Role
Support Supplier Quality activities by coordinating PPAP submissions, reviewing supplier documentation, tracking open actions, and helping ensure supplier compliance with DTNA quality, engineering, and customer requirements. This role also supports supplier training initiatives, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders to improve process discipline and supplier performance.
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 $71,000 - $91,000 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
Coordinate the PPAP process with DTNA suppliers to ensure timely submissions and compliance with established requirements. Review supplier documentation for completeness, accuracy, and readiness for final approval.
Support suppliers in understanding DTNA engineering specifications, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
Track overdue PPAP activities, escalate risks as needed, and support improvements that strengthen supplier compliance.
Coordinate the Supplier Training Academy by managing training activities, maintaining materials, tracking completion, and promoting compliance with DTNA quality requirements.
Use intermediate Microsoft Office skills to analyze data, track basic metrics, and create professional presentations for management and supplier communications.
An attached resume is required
Knowledge You Should Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Quality Management, Data Analytics, or related fields.
0–3 years of professional, internship, or co-op experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, supplier management, or a related area.
Basic understanding of quality management principles, with the ability to learn and apply automotive quality processes such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
Ability to review supplier documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track open activities, follow up on overdue items, and manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication skills to support suppliers, explain requirements, escalate risks, and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel for basic data analysis and tracking, and PowerPoint for professional presentations and supplier communications.
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
Experience with automotive quality standards, industry requirements, or related quality methodologies.
Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools, with experience creating dashboards, reports, or data analyses through coursework, internships, or projects.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts.
Interest in supplier quality, supplier development, and process improvement initiatives.
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.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.