Quality Manager (m/w/d)

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

Rotenburg

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing in Germany is seeking a Quality Manager (m/w/d) to lead quality and lean activities, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, and drive continuous improvement across product development and manufacturing.

You will build a dedicated QA team, conduct internal and external audits, analyze quality data and implement corrective actions, and collaborate with multiple departments to embed quality into processes.

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering, quality management or a comparable qualification.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in quality management.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
  • Experience with internal and external audits and automotive core tools such as FMEA, 8D, Ishikawa.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
  • Strong leadership and team management.
  • Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Development, implementation and monitoring of quality-related processes to meet high quality requirements.
  • Oversee the quality management system and compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
  • Build and lead a dedicated quality management team for continuous improvement.
  • Plan and perform internal and external audits to ensure standards.
  • Collaborate with departments to embed quality in development and manufacturing.
  • Analyze quality data and conduct root-cause analyses to drive corrective actions.
  • Monitor supplier quality and conduct supplier audits.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Quality management
Audits
Analytical thinking
Leadership
Communication
German (B2+)
English (B2+)

Education

Engineering or Quality management degree

Tools

FMEA
8D Report
Ishikawa diagram

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

ENGLISH

  • Manages day-to-day quality and lean activities related to quality systems, audits, continuous improvement, operational safety, quality assurance and regulations.
  • Builds and supports a strong team by managing team member goals and performance metrics, providing timely feedback and facilitating the talent management process.
  • Develops and implements effective programs, procedures, processes, objectives and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company quality policies and industry quality standards.

DEUTSCH

  • Verwaltet die täglichen Qualitäts- und Lean-Aktivitäten in Bezug auf Qualitätssysteme, Audits, kontinuierliche Verbesserung, Betriebssicherheit, Qualitätssicherung und Vorschriften.
  • Baut ein starkes Team auf und unterstützt es, indem er die Ziele und Leistungskennzahlen der Teammitglieder verwaltet, zeitnahes Feedback gibt und den Talentmanagementprozess fördert.
  • Entwickelt und implementiert effektive Programme, Verfahren, Prozesse, Ziele und Methoden, um die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften, der Qualitätsrichtlinien des Unternehmens und der Qualitätsstandards der Branche zu gewährleisten.
Job Description:

ENGLISH

  • Development, implementation and monitoring of quality-related processes and standards to ensure that all products and services meet the highest quality requirements
  • Responsibility for the quality management system, including compliance with international standards (ISO 9001) and automotive standards (e.g. IATF 16949)
  • Building and maintaining a dedicated quality management team to support the implementation of quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement
  • Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify weaknesses
  • Working with various departments to ensure quality objectives are integrated throughout the product development and manufacturing process
  • Analyzing quality data and performing root cause analysis on quality issues as they arise to develop and implement corrective actions
  • Monitoring and evaluating supplier quality and conducting supplier audits
  • Ensuring compliance with quality guidelines and regulations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

DEUTSCH

  • Entwicklung, Implementierung und Überwachung von qualitätsbezogenen Prozessen und Standards, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Produkte und Dienstleistungen den höchsten Qualitätsanforderungen entsprechen
  • Verantwortung für das Qualitätsmanagementsystem, einschließlich der Einhaltung von internationalen Normen (ISO 9001) und Automotive Standards (z.B. IATF 16949)
  • Aufbau und Pflege eines engagierten Qualitätsmanagementteams, das die Umsetzung von Qualitätsinitiativen unterstützt und die kontinuierliche Verbesserung vorantreibt
  • Planung und Durchführung interner und externer Audits, um die Einhaltung der Qualitätsstandards sicherzustellen und Schwachstellen zu identifizieren
  • Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen, um sicherzustellen, dass Qualitätsziele in den gesamten Produktentwicklungs- und Fertigungsprozess integriert sind
  • Analyse von Qualitätsdaten und Durchführung von Ursachenanalysen bei auftretenden Qualitätsproblemen, um Korrekturmaßnahmen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen
  • Überwachung und Bewertung der Lieferantenqualität sowie Durchführung von Lieferantenaudits
  • Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Qualitätsrichtlinien und -vorschriften im Einklang mit den geltenden Gesetzen und Vorschriften
Required Skills and Education

ENGLISH

  • Degree in engineering, quality management or a comparable qualification
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in quality management, ideally in the automotive or electric vehicle industry
  • Sound knowledge of quality management systems, quality standards and norms (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
  • Experience in conducting internal and external audits as well as knowledge in the application of automotive core tools such as FMEA, 8D report, Ishikawa diagram, etc.
  • Strong analytical thinking and the ability to analyze complex quality problems and find appropriate solutions
  • Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders
  • Business fluent in German and English

DEUTSCH

  • Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurwissenschaften, Qualitätsmanagement oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation
  • Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement, idealerweise in der Automobil- oder Elektrofahrzeugindustrie
  • Fundierte Kenntnisse von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen, Qualitätsstandards und Normen (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
  • Erfahrung in der Durchführung interner und externer Audits sowie Kenntnisse in der Anwendung der Automotive Core Tools wie FMEA, 8D-Report, Ishikawa-Diagramm usw.
  • Starkes analytisches Denkvermögen und die Fähigkeit, komplexe Qualitätsprobleme zu analysieren und geeignete Lösungen zu finden
  • Ausgeprägte Führungskompetenzen und Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Teams
  • Kommunikationsstärke und die Fähigkeit, effektiv mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern zu interagieren
  • Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
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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