SQE Leader

Job Description Summary The purpose of this role is to assist and mentor other SQE team members to assure compliance with Dauch Supplier Quality Engineering Policies and Procedures and to manage and develop their assigned suppliers. Job Posting Title SQE Leader Job Description Ensure APQP/PPAP are timely completed for new program launches. Monitor supplier performance while working with the team to meet supplier quality metrics and objectives. Assist suppliers in problem solving, including root cause analysis through implementation of corrective actions and Read Across. Ensure adherence to the Supplier Launch Performance Manual for new programs through completion of APQP (Advanced Part Quality Planning) phases that lead to flawless quality (PPAP – Production Part Approval Process), capacity planning, and verification. Conduct supplier manufacturing site assessments to support sourcing through appropriate forums. Support Dauch plant on issues related to suppliers. Assist Dauch plant’s efforts to close aging supplier complaints. Identify risks or potential failure modes in supplier processes and develop risk mitigation plans. Verify supplier capacity analysis reports, identify constraints, and resolve them. Implement supplier crisis management to resolve any quality or quantity issues at the supplier facility. Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance, improve quality and process, and achieve cost reduction targets. Monitor supplier complaints and submit root causes and corrective actions for weekly regional quality reviews. Drive robust problem‑solving for supplier quality issues related to 0K issues, stop shipment/build, field service actions, and Read Across best practices into commodity control plans. Travel as required to assist troubled suppliers with quality or capacity issues. Ensure continuous improvements from assigned suppliers with PRR reduction and SQ4 audit score increases. Support on‑site resolution of supplier process capacity issues, ensuring a production plan exists to meet requirements and manage “date to green” plans. Plan and execute supplier assessments and follow up on actions from red/yellow path to green on critical suppliers. Maintain IATF16949 2nd‑party auditor certification through AIAG training. Ensure the supply base has all certifications up to date and uploaded into the Dauch systems, including IATF16949, CQI’s, annual audits, etc. Lead cross‑functional teams during technical reviews and respective deliverable sign‑offs. Lead supplier APQP kick‑off meetings and supplier design reviews. Verify on‑site at suppliers during PPAP approval, including documentation verification and capacity runs at rates. Support implementation of VAVE activities to achieve cost reduction targets. Actively participate on matched set category teams. Participate, as needed, on Dauch cross‑functional teams and effectively interact with other technical departments and assembly plant personnel to find creative solutions to constraints. Complete SQE site engineer training to ensure compliance with all organizational and corporate training requirements. Problem‑solving skills including 8D, 5Y, Six Sigma. Required Skills And Education Bachelor’s degree – Science/Engineering/Electrical Engineering is desirable. Knowledge of global known quality tools, policies, and systems. Knowledge of manufacturing processes. Understanding of the interpretation and application of global quality standards (ISO‑9001 & IATF‑19649, and VDA 6.3). ISO‑9000/IATF16949 2nd or 3rd‑party auditor certification. VDA 6.3 certified auditor is desired. 6‑Sigma Black Belt is desired. Dauch will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the disabled job seeker: we offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. Dauch is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dauch