Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement Leader

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

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