Quality Engineer

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Halifax; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement and ensure high quality across production processes. You will interface with internal teams, customers, and suppliers, leading problem-solving activities and supporting APQP/PPAP.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis and a proactive approach to sustainable improvements. You will analyze data to identify trends and implement corrective actions, coordinate audits, and ensure quality deliverables throughout the product

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Quality Management.
• Initial professional experience in Quality Engineering or manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, PFMEA.
• Auditing experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives across production and quality processes.
• Main contact for quality topics within projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Lead resolution of quality issues using 8D, root cause analysis, and Ishikawa methods.
• Support APQP and PPAP processes ensuring product and process readiness.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct scrap and defect analyses and implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Plan and support internal audits ensuring quality standards compliance.
• Participate in gate and program reviews to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Data analysis

Auditing

Teamwork

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Quality Management training

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring high quality standards across production and processes. You will act as a central interface between internal teams, customers, and suppliers, leading problem-solving activities and supporting key quality processes such as APQP and PPAP. This role requires a hands‑on, analytical mindset and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing sustainable improvements.

Job Description:

• Drive continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives across production and quality processes, ensuring effective implementation and follow‑up of actions
• Act as the main point of contact for quality‑related topics within assigned projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Lead and coordinate the resolution of quality issues using structured problem‑solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, Ishikawa)
• Support and manage customer quality requirements, including APQP and PPAP processes, ensuring product and process readiness
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Conduct scrap and defect analyses and implement corrective and preventive measures to enhance performance
• Plan, conduct, and support internal audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and internal processes
• Participate in gate and program reviews to ensure quality deliverables throughout the product lifecycle
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical field
• Initial professional experience in Quality Engineering or within a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of core quality tools and methods (e.g. APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, PFMEA) as well as structured problem‑solving approaches (e.g. 8D)
• Auditing experience of production and business systems with solid understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements
• Good understanding of quality management systems and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical skills, a structured and solution‑oriented working approach, and excellent IT skills (MS Office; preferably experience with Minitab)

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.