VDA 6.3 Consultant

Ambe Engineering • Detroit, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and conducting VDA 6.3 process audits across manufacturing and supplier operations. The consultant will support OEMs and Tier suppliers with audit preparation, gap assessments, and corrective actions. Key responsibilities include identifying process risks, non-conformances, and improvement opportunities within production and quality systems. The role requires collaboration with plant leadership, quality, engineering, and supplier teams to drive compliance and operational improvements, as well as assisting with root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and customer requirement alignment. Additionally, the consultant will provide support for launch readiness, manufacturing process optimization, and quality system improvements.

Requirements

• Certified or experienced in VDA 6.3 Process Auditing
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing, quality, or supplier quality engineering
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and OEM standards
• Experience supporting Tier 1/2/3 suppliers and OEM automotive environments
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct VDA 6.3 process audits across manufacturing and supplier operations
• Support OEMs and Tier suppliers with audit preparation, gap assessments, and corrective actions
• Identify process risks, non-conformances, and improvement opportunities within production and quality systems
• Collaborate with plant leadership, quality, engineering, and supplier teams to drive compliance and operational improvements
• Assist with root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and customer requirement alignment
• Provide consulting support for launch readiness, manufacturing process optimization, and quality system improvements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed