Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

American Axle & Manufacturing; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 68,524 - 85,655; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer (m/f/d) to join our quality team in Hausach, Germany. You will drive analysis and resolution of quality deviations, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of products and processes.

You will lead internal audits, manage CAQ systems and customer portals, and work closely with customers and production. Fluent English and German, plus strong analytical and communication skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in engineering, quality management, or a comparable technical qualification.
• At least two years of experience in quality management, ideally with customer contact.
• Solid knowledge of quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why) and standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).
• Proficient with CAQ systems and customer/quality portals.
• Strong ability to independently manage topics, make decisions, and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor customer-specific requirements.
• Analyze quality deviations and perform structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why).
• Manage internal and external quality and customer portals.
• Monitor customer scorecards and drive improvements.
• Oversee release and blocking processes for products and components.
• Prepare KPI analyses and report to management and customers.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external audits.
• Ensure proper handling of quality complaints in CAQ and customer systems.

Skills

Quality management

Analytical thinking

KPIs & data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Engineering/Quality management degree

Tools

CAQ systems

Quality portals

Job description

## Quality Engineer (m/f/d)Applylocations: Hausach, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JREQ-222376**Job Posting Title**Quality Engineer (m/f/d)**Job Description Summary**DEUTSCH Als Quality Engineer (m/w/d) übernehmen Sie eine verantwortungsvolle Schlüsselrolle an der Schnittstelle zwischen Kunden, Produktion und internen Fachbereichen. Mit hoher Eigenverantwortung treiben Sie die Analyse und nachhaltige Lösung von Qualitätsabweichungen voran, stellen die Erfüllung kundenspezifischer Anforderungen sicher und leisten einen entscheidenden Beitrag zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung von Produkten, Prozessen und Kundenzufriedenheit. Dabei gestalten Sie Qualitätsstandards aktiv mit und tragen maßgeblich zum langfristigen Unternehmenserfolg bei. ENGLISH As a Quality Engineer (m/f/d), you play a key role at the interface between customers, production, and internal stakeholders. With a high level of ownership and autonomy, you drive the analysis and sustainable resolution of quality issues, ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of products, processes, and customer satisfaction. In this position, you actively shape quality standards and make a significant impact on the company's long-term success.**Job Description:**DEUTSCH* Verantwortung für einen fest definierten Kundenkreis* Planung, Umsetzung und Überwachung kundenspezifischer Anforderungen* Analyse von Qualitätsabweichungen sowie Durchführung strukturierter Problemlösungen (z. B. 8D, 5-Why)* Betreuung und Administration interner sowie externer Qualitäts- und Kundenportale* Monitoring von Kunden-Scorecards sowie Ableitung und Nachverfolgung von Verbesserungsmaßnahmen* Sicherstellung der ordnungsgemäßen Bearbeitung und Pflege von Qualitätsbeanstandungen im internen CAQ-System sowie in den Systemen der Kunden* Steuerung und Verantwortung des Freigabe- und Sperrprozesses für Produkte und Komponenten* Erstellung von Kennzahlenanalysen sowie Reporting an Management und Kunden* Überwachung und Optimierung von Qualitätskosten* Planung und Durchführung interner Audits sowie Begleitung externer AuditsENGLISH* Responsibility for a defined customer portfolio* Planning, implementation, and monitoring of customer-specific requirements* Analysis of quality deviations and execution of structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why)* Management and administration of internal and external quality and customer portals* Monitoring of customer scorecards and initiation as well as follow-up of improvement actions* Ensuring proper processing and maintenance of quality complaints in the internal CAQ system and customer systems* Ownership and coordination of product and component release and blocking processes* Preparation of KPI analyses and reporting to management and customers* Monitoring and optimization of quality-related costs* Planning and conducting internal audits as well as supporting external audits* All other duties as assigned.**Required Skills and Education**DEUTSCH* Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes technisches Studium oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation* Mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement, idealerweise mit direktem Kundenkontakt* Fundierte Kenntnisse gängiger Qualitätsmethoden (z. B. 8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why) sowie relevanter Normen (z. B. IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)* Sicherer Umgang mit CAQ-Systemen sowie Kunden- und Qualitätsportalen* Ausgeprägte Fähigkeit, eigenverantwortlich Themen zu steuern, Entscheidungen zu treffen und Maßnahmen konsequent nachzuverfolgen* Analytisches Denkvermögen und Affinität zu Kennzahlen und Qualitätskosten* Kommunikationsstärke sowie sicheres Auftreten gegenüber Kunden und internen Schnittstellen* Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und SchriftENGLISH* Successfully completed degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a comparable technical qualification* At least two years of experience in Quality Management, ideally in a customer-facing role* Sound knowledge of common quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why) as well as relevant standards and regulations (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)* Proficient in the use of CAQ systems as well as customer and quality management portals* Strong ability to independently manage topics, make decisions, and consistently drive actions to completion* Analytical mindset with a strong affinity for KPIs, data analysis, and quality cost management* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in interacting with customers and internal stakeholders* Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken **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.