Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer — Metals & Machining
GKN Automotive, Detroit, MI, United States
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer — Metals & Machining
About DAUCH
DAUCH is the global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate a wide spectrum of driveline technologies for more than 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
A Day in the Role
Morning: You kick off by reviewing supplier test data from a new metal-formed component. You validate the test approach, refine acceptance criteria, and prepare feedback for the supplier’s quality team.
Midday: You collaborate with internal stakeholders in engineering, procurement, and plant quality to align on PPAP status for a die-cast housing. You confirm alignment with DAUCH requirements and IATF 16949 expectations.
Afternoon: You facilitate a CI/VAVE workshop with an existing supplier to reduce variation and cost. You update QMS documentation to reflect an improved control plan and draft a succinct summary tailored for both executive and technical audiences.
Evening: You capture risks, record actions in the workflow tool, and advise internal partners on next steps to ensure every supplied product meets the agreed specification.
What You’ll Own
Test Method Leadership: Validate and improve new and existing quality assurance test methods and procedures.
Hands‑on Testing: Execute complex inspections and interpret results to confirm specification conformance.
QMS Stewardship: Support the design, development, and documentation of quality management policies and processes.
Continuous Improvement & VAVE: Spot opportunities, lead change initiatives, and embed sustainable improvements.
Stakeholder Partnership: Build a strong internal network; understand needs and ensure clear, effective communication.
Compliance: Uphold organizational policies, procedures, and applicable industry standards (including IATF 16949).
Trusted Advisor: Provide guidance to internal and external customers on complex quality and sourcing processes.
Clear Documentation: Draft, edit, and adapt materials for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in the automotive sector.
Knowledge of machining, metal forming, stamping, and die casting.
Experience approving PPAPs with metal‑mechanical suppliers.
Audit experience and strong knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
Core Capabilities
Supplier Management
Procurement Quality Management
Creative Problem Solving
Policy & Procedures Development
Review & Reporting
Risk Management
Workflow Management
Project Change Management
Why DAUCH
Global Impact: Collaborate with a company serving over 90% of the world’s carmakers.
Professional Growth: Deepen expertise in supplier quality, procurement, and advanced driveline technologies.
Continuous Learning: Work on CI/VAVE initiatives, audits, and international standards such as IATF 16949.
Collaborative Culture: Partner with teams across engineering, procurement, and quality worldwide.
Innovation Environment: Contribute to leading‑edge solutions for electrified and conventional driveline systems.
Competitive Rewards: Market‑aligned pay, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
Career Development: Clear advancement pathways within our global network.
Bonus Point
PPAP process experience.
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About DAUCH
DAUCH is the global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate a wide spectrum of driveline technologies for more than 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
A Day in the Role
Morning: You kick off by reviewing supplier test data from a new metal-formed component. You validate the test approach, refine acceptance criteria, and prepare feedback for the supplier’s quality team.
Midday: You collaborate with internal stakeholders in engineering, procurement, and plant quality to align on PPAP status for a die-cast housing. You confirm alignment with DAUCH requirements and IATF 16949 expectations.
Afternoon: You facilitate a CI/VAVE workshop with an existing supplier to reduce variation and cost. You update QMS documentation to reflect an improved control plan and draft a succinct summary tailored for both executive and technical audiences.
Evening: You capture risks, record actions in the workflow tool, and advise internal partners on next steps to ensure every supplied product meets the agreed specification.
What You’ll Own
Test Method Leadership: Validate and improve new and existing quality assurance test methods and procedures.
Hands‑on Testing: Execute complex inspections and interpret results to confirm specification conformance.
QMS Stewardship: Support the design, development, and documentation of quality management policies and processes.
Continuous Improvement & VAVE: Spot opportunities, lead change initiatives, and embed sustainable improvements.
Stakeholder Partnership: Build a strong internal network; understand needs and ensure clear, effective communication.
Compliance: Uphold organizational policies, procedures, and applicable industry standards (including IATF 16949).
Trusted Advisor: Provide guidance to internal and external customers on complex quality and sourcing processes.
Clear Documentation: Draft, edit, and adapt materials for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in the automotive sector.
Knowledge of machining, metal forming, stamping, and die casting.
Experience approving PPAPs with metal‑mechanical suppliers.
Audit experience and strong knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
Core Capabilities
Supplier Management
Procurement Quality Management
Creative Problem Solving
Policy & Procedures Development
Review & Reporting
Risk Management
Workflow Management
Project Change Management
Why DAUCH
Global Impact: Collaborate with a company serving over 90% of the world’s carmakers.
Professional Growth: Deepen expertise in supplier quality, procurement, and advanced driveline technologies.
Continuous Learning: Work on CI/VAVE initiatives, audits, and international standards such as IATF 16949.
Collaborative Culture: Partner with teams across engineering, procurement, and quality worldwide.
Innovation Environment: Contribute to leading‑edge solutions for electrified and conventional driveline systems.
Competitive Rewards: Market‑aligned pay, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
Career Development: Clear advancement pathways within our global network.
Bonus Point
PPAP process experience.
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