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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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