Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation seeks a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team at our World Headquarters in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on managing and developing suppliers to meet Launch Performance and current production quality targets.

You will drive APQP/PPAP activities, lead supplier quality improvements, and coordinate cross-functional reviews. The position requires 7+ years in supplier/OEM environments and deep metals machining expertise, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supplier/OEM experience.
• Deep expertise in machining aluminum, iron, and/or powdered metals.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional quality activities and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to APQP and PPAP processes for new programs.
• Lead and plan SQ4th assessments and manage red/yellow to green actions.
• Drive robust problem-solving for supplier quality issues (PRR, Stop Ship, FSA).
• Support on-site supplier capacity issues and ensure achievable production plans.
• Conduct supplier manufacturing site assessments to support sourcing.
• Lead Technical reviews and deliverables sign-off with cross-functional teams.
• Support implementation of VAVE activities to reduce costs.
• Complete SQE Site Engineer training and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Engage with critical suppliers to address systemic quality and capacity issues.
• Understand and apply ISO-9001, IATF-16949, and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Travel up to 50% within Metro Detroit and across the United States.

Skills

Supplier/OEM experience

Machining knowledge

Leadership & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Dauch is searching for a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our World Headquarters, located in Detroit, MI.

As a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer, you would be responsible for managing and developing suppliers. This role is critical to meeting objectives to meet & improve Launch Performance and Current production parts Quality.

Job Description

• Ensure adherence to Supplier Launch Performance Manual for new programs through completing APQP (Advanced Part Quality Planning) phases that lead to flawless Quality (PPAP - Production Part Approval Process), Capacity Planning and Verification. Escalate red issues and "date to green" plan to appropriate management. Ensure compliance to On-site review cadence of cross-functional teams based on priority levels. Complete PPAPs on time.
• Plan & execute SQ4th assessments. Follow up on actions from red/yellow path to green on critical suppliers.
• Drive robust problem-solving process for Supplier Quality issues related to PRR's, Stop Shipment/build, Field Service Actions, Read Across Best Practices into Commodity Control Plans.
• Support on-site Supplier's Process capacity issues resolution - ensure a production plan exists to meet requirements and manage "date to green" plan.
• Conduct Supplier's Manufacturing Site Assessments to support sourcing through appropriate forums.
• Lead cross-functional team during Technical reviews and respective deliverable sign off.
• Support Implementation of VAVE activities to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Complete SQE Site Engineer training driving compliance to all organizational and corporate training requirements.
• Support on-site Supplier emerging issues (Quality, manufacturing, delivery, etc.).
• Engage with critical suppliers and address systemic Quality, capacity, and manufacturing issues.
• Understand interpretation and application of global quality standards (ISO-9001 & IATF-19649, and VDA 6.3).
• Ability to travel up to 50% as required (local to Metro Detroit as well as within United States).
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, or similar
• 7+ years experience in supplier/OEM environment.
• Deep expertise in machining aluminum, iron, and/or powdered metals and their manufacturing processes.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.