Quality Supervisor

Daimler Truck North America•Tooele, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and manages plant-level quality systems, processes, and teams to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements. Drives continuous improvement in product quality, manufacturing processes, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction through data-driven decision-making, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Ensures alignment of quality strategy with operational objectives, including reduction of defects, warranty claims, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field required
5–7 years of progressive manufacturing quality experience
2 years of Team Lead, Project Leadership or Supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001
Experience in manufacturing quality within automotive or heavy-duty industries
Knowledge of or ability to apply Lean/Continuous improvement tools and principles
Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, A3, 5 Whys, etc.)
Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, and MSA
Ability to analyze and interpret quality data
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with heavy duty truck and powertrain development and/or manufacturing
Strong leadership experience in a shop floor environment
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience with Power BI, SPC software, or similar tools
Knowledge of warranty systems and field failure analysis
Experience with OEM customer requirements and APQP processes

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
Supervise and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians
Decision maker for daily production activities guided by policies and procedures
Coordinates resources and set daily priorities to meet business objectives
Manage internal and external audits
Oversee manufacturing quality processes including SPC, inspection strategies, and quality gates
Drive root cause analysis using 8D, A3, and DMAIC methodologies
Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and improve First Pass Yield (FPY)
Interface with customers on quality concerns and corrective actions
Analyze warranty and field failure data to drive improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
Drive continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues
Allocate resources and set priorities aligned with production goals
Develop team capabilities through coaching and performance management, and provide ongoing performance feedback and guidance to direct reports
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Benefits

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
15 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