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Coordinator APQP and QualityJob Description Summary
Dauch is looking for a Coordinator APQP and Quality to join our team in Bluffton, IN. This is a fully onsite role on the first shift.Quality Coordinators are vital to the organization, acting as a subject matter expert on quality tools, programs and initiatives. In this role, this individual will facilitate trainings on quality tools and mentor and develop team members while coordinating control plans, inspection systems, and action plans to achieve expected results.
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Job Description:
- Mentors and coaches Quality associates, ensuring established work procedures are followed.
- Schedules, organizes, and participates in internal and external audits, adhering to established internal audit schedule and processes.
- Ensures the execution of non-conformances, containment, and corrective actions and metrics.
- Inspects and analyzes top scrap items to document irregularities, record necessary data and reduce scrap.
- Performs proactive risk management activities, including PFMEA Utilize established (G8D, 5 Why’s, C&E Diagrams) problem solving techniques and documents findings to eliminate or reduce special cause variation.
- Updates Statistical Information system to reflect accurate Process Control data and documentation of findings
- Assists the Quality team with QS documentation & proficient with Minitab software to perform process capability studies, GR&R’s etc.
- Maintains product hold area, disposition parts, maintain appropriate documentation.
- Communicates work instructions to Supervisors and associates on all shifts.
- Assists in organizing special projects.
- Follows established quality systems and processes, documenting deviations and creating documents relating to process flows, control plans, PFMEAs, and customer needs.
- Conducts training of employees to ensure employees performing duties that affect Quality have been qualified in accordance with position HRQR’s.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience with APQP, control plans, inspection systems, and action plans.
- Experience mentoring associates.
- Experience creating and implementing Quality Programs.
- Proficient with PFMEA.
- Experience utilizing established (G8D, 5 Why’s, C&E Diagrams) problem solving techniques.
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM 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. AAM 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: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.
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What We Do
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Why Work With Us
Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.
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