Quality Management Professional

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Troy, MI invites a Quality Management Professional to lead and implement QM processes for humanoid robotics initiatives. You will establish, maintain, and improve documentation for certification and support internal and external audits.

The role requires 7+ years in quality management within manufacturing, deep ISO 9001 experience, and strong problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, FMEA). Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in Quality Management, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QM systems, audits, and continuous improvement methods (8D, 5-Why, FMEA).
• Lead Auditor certification preferred; familiarity with IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality procedures and methods for organization or function.
• Elaborate guidelines, update processes, and instruct organizations on proper use.
• Analyze, file, and report all quality-related information.
• Establish and maintain documentation for certification and QM reporting.
• Support inspections and audits with required documentation.
• Collaborate with staff and management on QM topics and provide trainings.
• Define annual quality objectives with senior leadership; track performance indicators.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor

Audits

FMEA

8D

5-Why

GD&T

Metrology

Education

Degree in Quality Management or Engineering

Job description

Quality Management Professional (Humanoid Robotics)

Location: Troy, MI, US, 48083

Job Requisition ID: 47064

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Implement quality procedures, tools and methods in business processes and operations, for an organization or a function assigned.
• Elaborate and update guidelines, methods and processes, and provide instructions to organizations for proper application.
• Analyze, file and report on all quality-related information.
• Establish, maintain, and continueously improve documentation needed for certification and carry out external Quality Management (QM) reporting for official authorities.
• Support internal and external inspections and/or audits and provide respective documentation.
• Collaborate with and provide advice to staff and management in QM-related topics and provide respective trainings.
• Act as the local Policy Owner for Quality & Continuous Improvement; identify regulatory, legal, and customer-specific requirements, and ensure documented forwarding and implementation across all process and document owners.
• Define annual quality objectives in collaboration with the Managing Director. Continuously track quality performance indicators, evaluate stakeholder feedback and SWOT/risk analyses, and prepare the annual Management Review to verify QMS effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establish and oversee rigorous incoming inspection protocols, measurement plans, and acceptance criteria for prototype components and sub-assemblies (e.g., precision gears, bearings, motors, sensors, and controllers) to ensure hardware integrity prior to customer delivery or internal system testing.
• Partner with external and sister Schaeffler manufacturing plants across various geographical locations to establish and standardize the right quality practices as products transition from prototype to serial production.
• Lead the immediate response to internal, external customer, and supplier complaints. Utilize systematic problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, FMEA) to analyze returned or defective hardware, eliminate root causes, and feed lessons learned back into the engineering and manufacturing teams.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in Quality Management, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of QM systems, certification requirements, audits, complaint handling, and continuous improvement methods (8D, 5-Why, and FMEA).
• Demonstrated ability to build quality processes from the ground up within a fast-paced start-up, new business unit, or virtual matrix organization without relying on heavy legacy bureaucracy.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and certification (Lead Auditor certification strongly preferred). Familiarity with IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 is a plus for cross-plant alignment.
• Strong understanding of precision mechanical and electromechanical inspection methods, GD&T, metrology, and testing protocols for low-volume prototypes and high-precision assemblies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to sister divisions, production plants, and key suppliers/customers as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.