Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer – IATF 16949 Focus

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

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,