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Job ID JREQ-224302 Date posted 08/20/2026

Job Posting Title

Quality Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

ENGLISH

• Manages day-to-day quality and lean activities related to quality systems,

audits, continuous improvement, operational safety, quality assurance and

regulations.

• Builds and supports a strong team by managing team member goals and

performance metrics, providing timely feedback and facilitating the talent

management process.

• Develops and implements effective programs, procedures, processes,

objectives and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory

requirements, company quality policies and industry quality standards.

DEUTSCH

• Verwaltet die täglichen Qualitäts- und Lean-Aktivitäten in Bezug auf

Qualitätssysteme, Audits, kontinuierliche Verbesserung, Betriebssicherheit,

Qualitätssicherung und Vorschriften.

• Baut ein starkes Team auf und unterstützt es, indem er die Ziele und

Leistungskennzahlen der Teammitglieder verwaltet, zeitnahes Feedback

gibt und den Talentmanagementprozess fördert.

• Entwickelt und implementiert effektive Programme, Verfahren, Prozesse,

Ziele und Methoden, um die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften, der

Qualitätsrichtlinien des Unternehmens und der Qualitätsstandards der

Branche zu gewährleisten.

Job Description:

ENGLISH

Development, implementation and monitoring of quality-related processes and standards to ensure that all products and services meet the highest quality requirements

Responsibility for the quality management system, including compliance with international standards (ISO 9001) and automotive standards (e.g. IATF 16949)

Building and maintaining a dedicated quality management team to support the implementation of quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement

Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify weaknesses

Working with various departments to ensure quality objectives are integrated throughout the product development and manufacturing process

Analyzing quality data and performing root cause analysis on quality issues as they arise to develop and implement corrective actions

Monitoring and evaluating supplier quality and conducting supplier audits

Ensuring compliance with quality guidelines and regulations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

DEUTSCH

Entwicklung, Implementierung und Überwachung von qualitätsbezogenen Prozessen und Standards, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Produkte und Dienstleistungen den höchsten Qualitätsanforderungen entsprechen

Verantwortung für das Qualitätsmanagementsystem, einschließlich der Einhaltung von internationalen Normen (ISO 9001) und Automotive Standards (z.B. IATF 16949)

Aufbau und Pflege eines engagierten Qualitätsmanagementteams, das die Umsetzung von Qualitätsinitiativen unterstützt und die kontinuierliche Verbesserung vorantreibt

Planung und Durchführung interner und externer Audits, um die Einhaltung der Qualitätsstandards sicherzustellen und Schwachstellen zu identifizieren

Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen, um sicherzustellen, dass Qualitätsziele in den gesamten Produktentwicklungs- und Fertigungsprozess integriert sind

Analyse von Qualitätsdaten und Durchführung von Ursachenanalysen bei auftretenden Qualitätsproblemen, um Korrekturmaßnahmen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen

Überwachung und Bewertung der Lieferantenqualität sowie Durchführung von Lieferantenaudits

Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Qualitätsrichtlinien und -vorschriften im Einklang mit den geltenden Gesetzen und Vorschriften

Required Skills and Education

ENGLISH

Degree in engineering, quality management or a comparable qualification

At least 5 years of professional experience in quality management, ideally in the automotive or electric vehicle industry

Sound knowledge of quality management systems, quality standards and norms (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)

Experience in conducting internal and external audits as well as knowledge in the application of automotive core tools such as FMEA, 8D report, Ishikawa diagram, etc.

Strong analytical thinking and the ability to analyze complex quality problems and find appropriate solutions

Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders

Business fluent in German and English

DEUTSCH

Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurwissenschaften, Qualitätsmanagement oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation

Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement, idealerweise in der Automobil- oder Elektrofahrzeugindustrie

Fundierte Kenntnisse von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen, Qualitätsstandards und Normen (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)

Erfahrung in der Durchführung interner und externer Audits sowie Kenntnisse in der Anwendung der Automotive Core Tools wie FMEA, 8D-Report, Ishikawa-Diagramm usw.

Starkes analytisches Denkvermögen und die Fähigkeit, komplexe Qualitätsprobleme zu analysieren und geeignete Lösungen zu finden

Ausgeprägte Führungskompetenzen und Erfahrung in der Leitung eines Teams

Kommunikationsstärke und die Fähigkeit, effektiv mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern zu interagieren

Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

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.

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