Plant Supplier Quality Engineer

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's 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.

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:
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