Quality Engineer

Job Posting Title

Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

Ensures that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements.Monitors engineering processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices. Participates in quality-improvement initiatives and projects.Performs quality reviews and internal audits; evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.Recommends modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

Job Description:

Job Summary**
Ensure the quality of products and processes within El Carmen Manufacturing Facility, driving continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.
Job Responsibilities**
* Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and systems.
* Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
* Perform internal and external audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and analyze quality data, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
* Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to integrate quality into all stages of product development and manufacturing.
* Train and mentor production staff on quality best practices and standards.
* Manage non-conforming materials and products, ensuring proper disposition and documentation.
* Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to ensure design for quality and manufacturability.
* Prepare and present quality reports to management.
 

Required Skills and Education

Job Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering ( Metallurgy, manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
* 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
* Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, 8D).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Experience with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) is a plus.
* ASQ certification (CQE, CSSBB) preferred.

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.

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