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Quality Engineer (m/f/d)Job Description Summary
DEUTSCHAls Quality Engineer (m/w/d) übernehmen Sie eine verantwortungsvolle Schlüsselrolle an der Schnittstelle zwischen Kunden, Produktion und internen Fachbereichen. Mit hoher Eigenverantwortung treiben Sie die Analyse und nachhaltige Lösung von Qualitätsabweichungen voran, stellen die Erfüllung kundenspezifischer Anforderungen sicher und leisten einen entscheidenden Beitrag zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung von Produkten, Prozessen und Kundenzufriedenheit. Dabei gestalten Sie Qualitätsstandards aktiv mit und tragen maßgeblich zum langfristigen Unternehmenserfolg bei.
ENGLISH
As a Quality Engineer (m/f/d), you play a key role at the interface between customers, production, and internal stakeholders. With a high level of ownership and autonomy, you drive the analysis and sustainable resolution of quality issues, ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of products, processes, and customer satisfaction. In this position, you actively shape quality standards and make a significant impact on the company's long-term success.
Job Description:
DEUTSCH
- Verantwortung für einen fest definierten Kundenkreis
- Planung, Umsetzung und Überwachung kundenspezifischer Anforderungen
- Analyse von Qualitätsabweichungen sowie Durchführung strukturierter Problemlösungen (z. B. 8D, 5-Why)
- Betreuung und Administration interner sowie externer Qualitäts- und Kundenportale
- Monitoring von Kunden-Scorecards sowie Ableitung und Nachverfolgung von Verbesserungsmaßnahmen
- Sicherstellung der ordnungsgemäßen Bearbeitung und Pflege von Qualitätsbeanstandungen im internen CAQ-System sowie in den Systemen der Kunden
- Steuerung und Verantwortung des Freigabe- und Sperrprozesses für Produkte und Komponenten
- Erstellung von Kennzahlenanalysen sowie Reporting an Management und Kunden
- Überwachung und Optimierung von Qualitätskosten
- Planung und Durchführung interner Audits sowie Begleitung externer Audits
ENGLISH
- Responsibility for a defined customer portfolio
- Planning, implementation, and monitoring of customer-specific requirements
- Analysis of quality deviations and execution of structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why)
- Management and administration of internal and external quality and customer portals
- Monitoring of customer scorecards and initiation as well as follow-up of improvement actions
- Ensuring proper processing and maintenance of quality complaints in the internal CAQ system and customer systems
- Ownership and coordination of product and component release and blocking processes
- Preparation of KPI analyses and reporting to management and customers
- Monitoring and optimization of quality-related costs
- Planning and conducting internal audits as well as supporting external audits
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
DEUTSCH
- Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes technisches Studium oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation
- Mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement, idealerweise mit direktem Kundenkontakt
- Fundierte Kenntnisse gängiger Qualitätsmethoden (z. B. 8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why) sowie relevanter Normen (z. B. IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)
- Sicherer Umgang mit CAQ-Systemen sowie Kunden- und Qualitätsportalen
- Ausgeprägte Fähigkeit, eigenverantwortlich Themen zu steuern, Entscheidungen zu treffen und Maßnahmen konsequent nachzuverfolgen
- Analytisches Denkvermögen und Affinität zu Kennzahlen und Qualitätskosten
- Kommunikationsstärke sowie sicheres Auftreten gegenüber Kunden und internen Schnittstellen
- Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
ENGLISH
- Successfully completed degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a comparable technical qualification
- At least two years of experience in Quality Management, ideally in a customer-facing role
- Sound knowledge of common quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why) as well as relevant standards and regulations (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)
- Proficient in the use of CAQ systems as well as customer and quality management portals
- Strong ability to independently manage topics, make decisions, and consistently drive actions to completion
- Analytical mindset with a strong affinity for KPIs, data analysis, and quality cost management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in interacting with customers and internal stakeholders
- Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
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 www.dauch.com to learn more.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or comparable technical qualification
- At least two years of experience in Quality Management, ideally customer-facing
- Proven knowledge of quality methods and tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why)
- Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)
- Proficiency with CAQ systems and customer/quality portals
- Experience with KPI analysis, quality cost monitoring, and management reporting
- Ability to independently manage issues, make decisions, and drive corrective measures to completion
- Excellent communication skills and confident customer/internal stakeholder interaction
- Fluent German and English, written and spoken
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.
Dauch Insights
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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