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Daimler Truck North America has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 387 workers, most recently July 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings

About the job

Inside the Role The quality management team (QXD) plays a key role in providing quality support for assembly line functions in Detroit. The assembly quality engineer position is highly dynamic and has a balance of working closely with production cross functions and interpreting data in an efficient manner. This role is for day shift primarily supporting the transmission assembly line.

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

What You Drive at DTNA:

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

Knowledge You Should Bring:

Bachelors Degree in engineering or technology

Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience

Working knowledge and expanded professional experience in job field

Understanding of key business drivers

Work independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity

Provide informal guidance to new team members

Ability to lead projects or processes as required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:

Masters Degree in Engineering

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

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.