Quality Manager

About the role

Dauch is searching for a Quality Manager to join our team at our Ridgway, PA location. This role 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Quality Management System and quality assurance principles.
• Lead auditing, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to metallurgy, material specifications, heat treatment processes, and product quality.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Initiate customer contact for ongoing feedback and proactively respond to customer concerns regarding product quality.
• Perform, direct, and/or participate in training related to quality knowledge and awareness.
• Demonstrate leadership, coaching, and team development skills to influence and obtain results through cross-functional teams.
• Make sound decisions with limited direction and manage conflict resolution and change effectively.
• Communicate effectively with associates, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment (automotive or metal manufacturing highly desired).
• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Experience in auditing (IATF, ISO, etc.) and customer relationship management.

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 spanning 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.