Quality Engineer: Driving Continuous Improvement

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Quality Analyst to support the Quality Management System and improve product and process quality across internal operations, customers, and suppliers. The Quality Analyst will investigate quality concerns, implement containment actions, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions, while supporting data reporting for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, hands-on shop floor experience, and proficiency with SPC,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing floor experience.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Core Tools Experience: SPC, Control Plans, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, MSA.
• Internal Auditing Experience (System, Process, Product, Layered Process Audits).

Responsibilities

• Handles internal, customer and supplier complaints and leads cross functional teams through problem resolution.
• Interacts with customers/suppliers to maintain positive and collaborative relationships.
• Reviews portals, bulletins, indicators, and communicates status updates to leadership.
• Uses process documentation (Flow Charts, FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions) to drive improvements.
• Applies data analysis to support business decisions and improvement efforts.
• Performs inspections and measurements and logs results in quality databases.
• Supports APQP/PPAP activities (Dimensional reviews, PSW prep, master sample creation).
• Keeps gauges and equipment in good condition and coordinates calibrations/repairs as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Quality tools

Problem solving

Tools

SPC

Control plans

PPAP

FMEA

APQP

MSA

Internal audits

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Quality Analyst to support the Quality Management System and improve product and process quality across internal operations, customers, and suppliers. The Quality Analyst will investigate quality concerns, implement containment actions, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions, while supporting data reporting for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, hands-on shop floor experience, and proficiency with SPC,