Quality Engineer – Automotive APQP & Continuous Improvement

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, a premier driveline and metal forming supplier, seeks a Quality Engineer to join the North Vernon, IN team. The role drives product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, serving as the primary liaison between customers and internal production teams.

Key responsibilities include managing APQP/PPAP processes, root-cause problem solving, and supporting ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 audits while developing and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3+ years experience in Quality documentation/processes (AIAG APQP, MSA, PPAP, SPC FMEA manuals).
• 3+ years experience in ISO9001/IATF16949 & ISO14001 auditing.

Responsibilities

• Performs liaison function between Plant and customer and supplier locations.
• Leads customer complaint investigation and coordinates containment activities.
• Submits CA/PA to customers per requirements.
• Maintains internal CAR system.
• Monitors and verifies corrective action effectiveness.
• Monitors customer scorecards and drive improvement activities.
• Coordinates customer visits and quality reviews.
• Communicates and trains associates on short-term and long-term corrective actions.
• Monitors, controls and reports Cost of Quality.
• Participates in APQP meetings and activities including development of special characteristics.
• Supports compliance with IATF-16949, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

MSA

FMEA

ISO Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Dauch Corporation, a premier driveline and metal forming supplier, seeks a Quality Engineer to join the North Vernon, IN team. The role drives product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, serving as the primary liaison between customers and internal production teams.

Key responsibilities include managing APQP/PPAP processes, root-cause problem solving, and supporting ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 audits while developing and maintaining