Quality Manager

Dauch; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our team in Mebane, North Carolina at our Alamance Manufacturing Facility. This onsite role serves as a key strategic partner to plant leadership, leading and managing all aspects of the plant’s quality assurance and quality control programs to ensure products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings extensive progressive quality management experience, a track record of reducing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of quality management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience leading audits and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Proven ability to drive cost of quality down.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the plant QMS and ensures ISO/IATF compliance.
• Leads internal and supplier audits and responds to customer concerns.
• Monitors KPIs such as scrap, rework, defects, and CAPA execution.
• Drives continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma.
• Leads and develops the quality team and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Quality management

Audit leadership

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Posting TitleQuality ManagerLegal EntityGKN Driveline North America Inc. (Delaware)Job Description SummaryDauch is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our team in Mebane, North Carolina at our Alamance Manufacturing Facility.This fully onsite role serves as a key strategic partner to plant leadership, playing a critical for leading and managing all aspects of the plant’s quality assurance and quality control programs. This role ensures that products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.The ideal candidate has extensive progressive quality management experience and a proven ability to improve quality performance, reduce defects, and lower cost of poor quality. They bring a strong record of audit success, regulatory compliance, and enhancing customer satisfaction by proactively resolving quality issues. Additionally, they have led impactful continuous improvement initiatives that drive sustainable operational excellence.This person should have the ability to improve overall quality and drive scrap costs down. They should also have excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change. Preferred qualifications include a certification in Quality (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt) and familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools.Job Description:Quality Management & ComplianceDevelops, implements, and maintains the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS).Ensures compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, FDA, or other industry-specific requirements).Leads internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits.Serves as primary point of contact for quality-related customer concerns and escalations.Quality Control & AssuranceEstablishes and monitor quality performance metrics (KPIs), including scrap, rework, defects, and customer complaints.Oversees inspection, testing, and validation processes for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods.Ensures proper use of statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools.Continuous ImprovementLeads root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.Drives continuous improvement programs using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.Leadership & Team DevelopmentManages, coaches, and develops the Quality team (engineers, inspectors, technicians).Fosters a culture of quality and accountability across the plant.Provides training on quality standards, procedures, and tools.Supplier & Customer QualityCollaborates with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and address supplier quality issues.Works closely with customers to resolve quality concerns and maintain strong relationships.Supports new product introductions (NPI) to ensure quality requirements are met.All other duties as assigned.Required Skills and EducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.10+ years of experience in quality management within an automotive manufacturing environment.5-10+ years of Engineering experience.Previous leadership or management experience required.Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma).Proven ability to drive built-in quality.Experience with ISO or industry-specific quality standards.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.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.