Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - APQP & PPAP Leader

Dauch; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch in Detroit, MI seeks a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to drive APQP/PPAP processes and supplier performance from our World Headquarters. This role will lead cross-functional reviews, manage supplier capacity and risk, and ensure timely PPAP approvals.

You will deliver robust problem-solving for supplier quality issues, implement cost-reducing and quality-improvement initiatives, and travel up to 50% across the US as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Supplier Launch Performance Manual for new programs through APQP phases leading to PPAP.
• Escalate red issues and plan to green to management; ensure on-site review cadence.
• Complete PPAPs on time and drive SQE site engineering training.
• Plan and execute supplier assessments; lead cross-functional technical reviews and sign-offs.
• Support on-site supplier capacity issues, ensure production plans meet requirements.
• Engage with critical suppliers to address systemic quality and manufacturing issues.
• Travel up to 50% as required (Metro Detroit and within the United States).

Skills

7+ years experience in supplier/OEM

Machining aluminum iron powder metals

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

Dauch in Detroit, MI seeks a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to drive APQP/PPAP processes and supplier performance from our World Headquarters. This role will lead cross-functional reviews, manage supplier capacity and risk, and ensure timely PPAP approvals.

You will deliver robust problem-solving for supplier quality issues, implement cost-reducing and quality-improvement initiatives, and travel up to 50% across the US as needed.