Plant Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Posting Title

Plant Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking a Plant Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Bowling Green Ohio. This fully onsite role is responsible for ensuring that all supplier-provided materials and components meet plant quality requirements. This role acts as the primary quality liaison between the manufacturing plant and the supplier base driving root cause fixes supplier performance improvement and ensuring long-term process stability.

The ideal candidate brings 3 years of progressive experience supporting production stability minimizing supplier-related disruptions and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. The candidate demonstrates strong knowledge of quality systems and supplier management with experience in machining processes. Experience with supplier audits and development is highly desirable along with proficiency in ERP systems and quality data analysis tools.

Job Description:

• Monitor and manage supplier quality performance (PPM cost of poor quality on-time delivery impacts).

• Lead supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D A3 5-Why).

• Conduct supplier audits (process system layered process audits) as required.

• Support supplier selection and approval processes including APQP activities.

• Act as the first point of contact for supplier-related quality issues impacting production.

• Lead containment actions for defective material (sorting rework supplier support).

• Ensure timely response and resolution to production disruptions caused by suppliers.

• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering and logistics teams.

• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions (Level 3 or as required).

• Ensure suppliers meet all launch readiness requirements (PFMEA Control Plans MSA SPC).

• Drive root cause analysis and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Identify and lead supplier continuous improvement initiatives.

• Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) and process controls at supplier sites.

• Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.

• Maintain proper documentation for audits and customer reviews.

• Support internal and external audits related to supplier quality.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field

• Strong knowledge of automotive core tools: APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA

• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D 5-Why Ishikawa)

• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements

• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T.

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 to learn more.

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