Supplier Tooling Auditor

American Axle & Manufacturing; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing in Detroit, MI seeks a Supplier Tooling Auditor to ensure tooling quotes, cost breakdowns, and related documents comply with procurement requirements throughout the tooling lifecycle. The role leads data collection and reporting between suppliers, customers, and internal teams to support asset management and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include auditing quotes, ensuring guideline adherence, and coordinating tooling audits and site visits while training buyers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, or Audit.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Audits Buyer and Supplier tooling quotes and cost breakdowns prior to PO issuance.
• Ensure adherence to Dauch's Global Tooling Guidelines and end-customer tooling data requirements.
• Lead data sharing between Supplier and Dauch to support asset management and tooling systems.
• Coordinate customer tooling audits and site visits; train buyers and suppliers on tooling processes.

Job description

## Supplier Tooling AuditorApply: Detroit, MI: Full time: Posted Today: JREQ-225051**Job Posting Title**Supplier Tooling Auditor**Job Description Summary**The Supplier Tooling Auditor ensures supplier tooling quotes, cost breakdowns, purchase orders, and related documentation comply with company, customer, and procurement requirements throughout the tooling lifecycle. The role leads tooling data collection, validation, and reporting between suppliers, customers, sales, and internal teams to support asset management, customer billing, funding recovery, and audit readiness. Additionally, the position supports business case development, coordinates customer tooling audits and site visits, and provides training to buyers and suppliers on tooling processes and compliance standards**Job Description:*** Audits Buyer and Supplier tooling quote/detail (lineup and cost breakdown) prior to Dauch Buyer issuing a Tooling Purchase Order to Supplier* Ensures Supplier adherence to Dauch's Global Tooling Guidelines* Ensures Supplier adherence to Dauch 's end-Customer Tooling Guidelines, including specific data requirements throughout the sourcing and tooling development lifecycle* Leads Supplier Tooling data-sharing between Supplier and Dauch in order to collect all information required for proper asset management either at Dauch (Dauch -owned tooling) or Dauch Customer (Customer-owned tooling)* Consolidates Supplier Tooling data after acceptable review and forwards to Dauch Sales in order to populate Customer Supplier Tooling Systems and allow Dauch to collect tooling funds from Customer* Assists Sales and Dauch facilities, as needed, when they collect data on internal tooling that is to be billed to the Customer* Assists Sales, as needed, when dealing with Customer Tooling Auditors in order to address any Customer questions or concerns as data is reviewed with the Customer* Audits buyer paperwork prior to Supplier Tool Orders being scheduled for payment and ensures compliance to all Procurement Policies & Procedures* Assists Sales in development of business cases, leveraging surrogate data in order to ensure a thorough tooling lineup is provided to the Customer as new business is quoted* Leads Dauch engagement on Periodic Customer Tooling Audits - locates all tools the Customer wishes to verify and coordinates with Supplier and Customer Tooling Auditor for Dauch or Supplier site visits* Trains Buyers and Suppliers on tooling process**Required Skills and Education****REQUIREMENTS*** Minimum of 5-years’ experience in either Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, or Audit* Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business Administration* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)* Willingness to travel (up to 25%)