Job Posting Title
SQE Quality Leader
Job Description Summary
Coordinates control plans, inspection systems, and action plans to achieve expected results.Leads, mentors and develops team members to promote quality awareness and implement quality programs and initiatives.Ensures the execution of non-conformances, containment, and corrective actions and metrics.Subject matter expert who can facilitate or lead training on quality tools.
Job Description:
Job Summary**
The SQE Quality Leader is responsible for driving supplier quality excellence This role involves leading supplier quality engineering activities, ensuring compliance with AAM standards, and fostering continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
Job Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality management systems and procedures in alignment with IATF 16949 and AAM requirements.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate their quality systems, processes, and capabilities.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (8D methodology) for supplier-related quality issues.
- Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing teams to define supplier quality requirements and ensure successful new product launches (APQP/PPAP).
- Monitor supplier performance through key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, non-conformance rates) and implement improvement plans as needed.
- Manage supplier deviations, concessions, and material review board (MRB) processes.
- Facilitate supplier development programs to improve supplier capabilities and ensure long-term quality performance.
- Prepare and present regular reports on supplier quality performance to management.
- Act as a key liaison between AAM and its supply base for all quality-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer-specific requirements.
Required Skills and Education
Job Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related quality role within the automotive industry.
- Proven leadership experience with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
- Experience with various manufacturing processes (machining, stamping, casting, assembly).
- Proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites (domestic and international).
- Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus.
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.
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