Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer to maintain and improve the QMS aligned with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and CSR requirements. You will lead audits, manage documentation such as control plans and PFMEA, and ensure traceability across quality systems while interfacing with customers through portals and IMDS/MDS entries.

The role focuses on documenting control, auditing readiness, and driving continuous improvements in quality processes across the organization,

Qualifications

• Experience with IATF 16949 and AIAG methodologies required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related field.
• 3-7+ years in automotive quality systems or compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and CSR requirements.
• Cascade CSR, Regulatory, and other initiatives into Plant QMS.
• Lead CQI assessments (e.g., CQI-9) and ensure readiness.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support internal and external audits (certification bodies and customers).
• Manage and maintain engineering quality documents including Control Plans and PFMEA.
• Oversee ECR and DCR processes and documentation updates.
• Ensure revisions are accurate, controlled, and distributed properly.
• Control and distribute all quality and engineering documentation.
• Maintain document revision control, approval workflows, and archiving.
• Manage PMMES / GQS system and ensure audit-readiness.
• Act as primary interface for customer portals; manage IMDS/MDS entries.

Skills

IATF 16949

AIAG standards

Quality management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer

Legal Entity

GKN Sinter Metals LLC (Delaware)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for maintaining and improving the organization's quality management system in alignment with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and (CSR) customer-specific requirements. This role ensures compliance through document control, engineering documentation management, customer interface support, and continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes.

Job Description

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)
• Cascade CSR, Regulatory, and other initiatives into Plant QMS
• Lead and support CQI (e.g., CQI-9) assessment compliance and readiness
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support internal and external audits (certification bodies and customers)
• Manage and maintain engineering quality documents including; Control Plans and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• Oversee Engineering Change Requests (ECR) process and documentation updates
• Oversee Document Change Requests (DCR) process and documentation updates
• Ensure revisions are accurate, controlled, and distributed appropriately
• Control and distribute all quality and engineering documentation
• Maintain document revision control, approval workflows, and archiving
• Manage systems such as: PMMES / GQS system
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and accessible
• Act as a primary interface for customer portals
• Submit and manage: IMDS/MDS (Material Data System) entries
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of customer-required documentation
• Interpret and implement customer-specific requirements
• Maintain Layered Process Audit (LPA) system: Update audit content, Track compliance and completion
• Identify gaps and drive corrective actions for compliance issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems
• Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)
• Ensure traceability and accessibility of quality records
• Support data reporting and compliance tracking
• Provides administrative support to departments to ensure alignment with evolving organizational standards and operational requirements.
• All other duties assigned by Supervision.
• "Champion Diversity & Inclusion in line with the Company Guidelines"

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field
• 3-7+ years in automotive quality systems or compliance role
• Experience with IATF 16949 and AIAG methodologies required

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.