American Axle & Manufacturing

Quality Manager

American Axle & Manufacturing$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in a quality role within manufacturing (automotive or metal preferred).
  • 2+ years of leadership experience.
  • Familiarity with auditing (IATF, ISO) and customer relationship management.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance principles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the Quality Management System.
  • Drive lean initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory quality standards.
  • Provide technical guidance on metallurgy and material specifications.
  • Initiate customer feedback for continuous quality improvement.
  • Conduct training related to quality awareness and practices.
  • Foster a culture of quality across the organization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leadership team focused on operational excellence.
  • Collaborative environment that encourages cross-functional partnerships.
  • Support for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Exposure to innovative quality improvement initiatives.
Full 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 American Axle & Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies that are used to power a wide range of vehicles. AAM’s products are found in vehicles that drive on the road, fly through the air, and even drive under the sea. AAM’s engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities allow it to produce products that meet the needs of its customers around the world. AAM has over 25,000 associates operating at nearly 90 facilities in 17 countries to support its customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Learn more about American Axle & Manufacturing
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$872.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$561.2 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$4.7 billion
NASDAQ

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