American Axle & Manufacturing

SQE Leader

American Axle & Manufacturing • $90K — $120K *
Detroit, MI 48228In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
  • Proficient in global quality tools, policies, and systems.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with global quality standards including ISO-9001, IATF-16949, and VDA 6.3.
  • ISO-9000/IATF16949 2nd or 3rd party Auditor certification required.
  • VDA 6.3 certification is preferred.
  • 6 Sigma Black Belt certification is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely completion of APQP/PPAP for new program launches.
  • Monitor and enhance supplier performance to meet quality metrics.
  • Aid suppliers in problem-solving and corrective actions implementation.
  • Conduct assessments at supplier manufacturing sites to facilitate sourcing decisions.
  • Identify risks in supplier processes and devise mitigation strategies.
  • Implement Supplier Crisis Management for quality or capacity issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement plans and monitor metrics for cost reduction.

Benefits

  • Support for ongoing certifications and training to maintain professional credentials.
  • Opportunities for cross-functional team collaboration and project leadership.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives affecting quality and efficiency.
  • Travel opportunities to engage directly with suppliers and resolve issues.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
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 Description:
  • Ensure APQP/PPAP are timely completed for new programs launch.
  • Monitor supplier performance while working with the team to meet supplier Quality metrics and objectives.
  • Assist suppliers in problem solving effectiveness including root cause analysis through implementation of corrective actions and Read Across.
  • Ensure adherence to Supplier Launch Performance Manual for new programs through completing of APQP (Advanced Part Quality Planning) phases that lead to flawless Quality (PPAP - Production Part Approval Process), Capacity Planning and Verification.
  • Conduct Supplier's Manufacturing Site Assessments to support sourcing through appropriate forums.
  • Support Dauch Plant on the issues related to suppliers.
  • Assist Dauch plant's efforts to bring to closure aging supplier complaints from suppliers needing assistance.
  • Expected to identify risks / potential failure modes in supplier processes and develop risk mitigation plans.
  • Verify supplier Capacity Analysis Reports. Identify the constraint and resolve it.
  • Ability to implement Supplier Crisis Management to resolve any issues with quality or quantity at the supplier facility.
  • Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance and continuously improve quality and process and achieve cost reduction targets.
  • Monitor supplier complaints and submit root cause and corrective actions to present in the weekly Regional Quality Reviews.
  • Drive robust problem solving process for Supplier Quality issues related to, 0Km issues, Stop Shipment/build, Field Service Actions, Read Across Best Practices into Comodity Control Plans.
  • Travel when 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 Supplier's Process capacity issues resolution - ensure a production plan exists to meet requirements and manage "date to green" plan.
  • Plan & execute Supplier assessments. Follow up on actions from red/yellow path to green on critical suppliers.
  • Maintain IATF16949 2nd party auditor certification through AIAG training.
  • Ensure supply base has all certifications up to date and uploaded into the Dauch systems including IATF16949, CQI's, Annual Audits etc..
  • Lead cross-functional team during Technical reviews and respective deliverable sign off.
  • Lead supplier APQP kick-off meetings and supplier design reviews.
  • Verify on-site at suppliers during PPAP approval process including verification of documentation and capacity run at rates.
  • Support Implementation of VAVE activities to achieve cost reduction targets.
  • Active participation on Matched Set Category Teams.
  • Participate, as needed, on Dauch cross functional Teams and effectively interact with other technical departments and Assembly Plants personnel to find creative solutions to constraints.
  • Complete SQE Site Engineer training driving compliance to 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 process(es).
  • Understands 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.


About American Axle & Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies that are used to power a wide range of vehicles. AAM’s products are found in vehicles that drive on the road, fly through the air, and even drive under the sea. AAM’s engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities allow it to produce products that meet the needs of its customers around the world. AAM has over 25,000 associates operating at nearly 90 facilities in 17 countries to support its customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Learn more about American Axle & Manufacturing
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$872.8 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$561.2 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$4.7 billion
NASDAQ
AXL
* Ladders Estimates

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