Quality Assurance Engineer

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer I
remote type

Onsite locations

Detroit, MI UStime type

Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply

End Date:
June 26, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition idDT-18346

Inside the Role Inside the Role Quality Assurance at Detroit Diesel ensures our heavy duty powertrain machining processes consistently produce parts that meet our quality standards. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will work closely with production and engineering teams to monitor production process data, identify emerging issues, and support effective root cause analysis. You will be coached on how to develop, modify, and maintain quality control systems and protocols for machining operations, and perform quality assurance testing to evaluate process capability and manage product quality risks.

Your role also includes verifying that corrective actions and deviations meet reliability and compliance requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about powertrain machining and contribute to Daimler Truck North America’s leadership in heavy duty transportation.

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 $67,000 - $86,000 USDPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% 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 DTNADevelops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems/protocols for machining lines

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 in current production or for future production lines

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

Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers

Perform special projects as required

Must be able to provide management with regular reports / updates as required

Must be able to professionally represent the Quality organization to other organizations on site or to the global Quality team Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field from an accredited institution

Experience or classes involving measurement systems and statistical analysis

Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) analysis and capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
Experience working in a cross-functional team Experience using office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic knowledge of process documentation and how they are used – Control Plans, Work Instructions, PFMEA, etc.

Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret component and assembly drawings

Excellent Interpersonal communication abilities

Experience in presenting complex technical topics to audiences with varied technical knowledge

Be able to travel domestically in support of projects (less than 5%)Be able to work on weekends as required to support production

Exceptional Candidates Might Have Experience working with hourly union personnel

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing with experience or completion of a course

Experience using 3D modelling software

Experience…