Quality Manager

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Ridgway (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to join our team in Ridgway, PA. This role leads the Quality Management System, drives lean initiatives, and ensures compliance with customer and regulatory requirements to elevate product quality and operational excellence.

You will partner with leadership, operations, engineering, and suppliers to deliver robust quality programs, mentor teams, and respond to customer concerns with data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5+ years in Quality in a manufacturing environment (automotive or metal manufacturing highly desired).
• 2+ years progressive leadership experience.
• Experienced in auditing (IATF, ISO, etc) and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Quality Management System daily operations.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on metallurgy, material specifications, heat treatment processes, and product quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve product quality.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Manager

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Quality Manager to join our team. This position will be based out of our Ridgway, PA location.

This Quality Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Quality Management System, driving lean initiatives, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.

In this role, the Quality Manager will partner closely with leadership, operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve product quality, drive operational excellence, and support ongoing business growth.

Job Description:

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance principles.
• Experience with auditing, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to metallurgy, material specifications, heat treatment processes, and product quality
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Initiates customer contact for on-going feedback and takes proactive role in responding to customer concerns as they relate to product quality.
• Performs, directs, and/or participates in training related to quality knowledge and awareness.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to influence and obtain results through cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions with limited direction.
• Effective conflict resolution and change management skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5+ year’s experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment (automotive or metal manufacturing highly desired).
• 2+ year’s progressive leadership experience.
• Experienced in auditing (IATF, ISO, etc) and customer relationship management.

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.