Supplier Quality Development - Die Casting

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is recruiting an experienced Supplier Quality Development Engineer – Die Casting in Portage, MI. You will identify and develop die-casting suppliers, lead qualification efforts, and guide design and process improvements to ensure cost-effective, high-quality components.

The role requires extensive die-casting expertise, strong problem solving and QA tool knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally and nationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical education (Bachelor, Master, Dipl.Ing.) in Mechanical, Process, Industrial Engineering, or Material Sciences or equivalent education.
• Minimum 15 years of direct experience in die casting, supplier quality, process engineering, operations leadership, and/or supplier development.
• Certified process auditor according to VDA 6.3 standard (A, BII, C).

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop die-casting suppliers to strengthen the NA supply base.
• Lead supplier qualification and development activities; troubleshoot quality and production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure reliable, high-quality die-cast components.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality tools

8D

PDCA

5W2H

Ishikawa

FTA

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

IATF 16949

ISO 14001

Technical drawing interpretation

English (fluent)

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical/Process/Industrial or Materials

Tools

MS Office

SAP QM/MM

Job description

Portage | US | Purchasing | Experienced | Unlimited

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Supplier Quality Development (SQD) Engineer – Die Casting is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing die-casting suppliers to strengthen MANN+HUMMEL's North American supply base. This role requires extensive hands-on die-casting expertise to provide technical guidance on component design, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities. The position will lead supplier qualification and development activities, troubleshoot quality and production issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality die-cast components.

Your Profile

Education:

• Technical education (Bachelor, Master, Dipl.Ing.) – in Mechanical, Process, Industrial Engineering, or Material Sciences or equivalent education

Experience:

• Extensive practical experience in supplier development and die casting manufacturing within the automotive industry, with a minimum of 15 years of direct experience in die casting manufacturing, supplier quality, process engineering, operations leadership, and/or supplier development.
• Certified process auditor according to VDA 6.3 standard (A, BII, C)

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of problem solving tools, as well as quality and statistical methods, like 8D, PDCA, 5W2H, Ishikawa, FTA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA
• Professional knowledge of IATF 16949
• Knowledge about ISO 14001
• Deep understanding of Customer Specific Requirements, as well as ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Fluent business fluent English skills
• Mastery of MS-Office tools and good knowledge about SAP (QM/MM)
• Practial experience in moderation, presentation and executing of training activities
• Good communication skills, conflict ability, strong cost awareness, assertiveness, analytical approach
• Flexiblity for strong portion of national and international business trips

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