Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer — Metals & Machining

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.