Quality Mgmt. Profess.

About the role

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors. This role offers many development opportunities in a company driven by entrepreneurial spirit and a long history of private ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update guidelines, methods, and processes, and provide instructions to organizations for proper application.
• Lead quality topics within projects as the Quality Sub-project Manager and coordinate with all relevant quality stakeholders (plant quality, customer quality, supplier quality, etc.).
• Lead launch activities from the quality front to ensure all PPAP requirements are met.
• Lead internal and external inspections and/or audits and provide respective documentation.
• Maintain documentation needed for certification and carry out external QM reporting for official authorities.
• Collaborate with and provide advice to staff and management in QM-related topics and provide relevant training.
• Coordinate with customers to align and understand quality requirements and ensure they are fulfilled.
• Support the quality manager in estimating the investment needed to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Assurance strategy and schedule.
• Ensure internal processes are adhered to within the project through conducting audits and communicating status to management.
• Support and train new engineers and trainees within the quality team.
• Lead all launch-relevant activities (e.g., internal/external APQPs, PPAP).
• Ensure PFMEA and control plans are completed on time and reviewed.
• Lead problem-solving for all internal and customer-reported issues.
• Ensure the quality operating system is robust and protects Schaeffler from shipping non-conforming material to the customer.
• Work on multi-discipline teams to ensure cost-of-quality goals are realized by collaborating with various departments within the manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Analyze, file, and report on all quality-related KPIs to BU management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the quality domain in the automotive industry.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle automotive quality processes.
• Previous experience with launch-relevant activities (e.g., internal/external APQP, PPAP).
• Experience in leading launch activities from the quality front is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified (Black Belt preferred).
• Experience with multiple software programs including Minitab, MS Office, SAP, and various CAD programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous retirement savings options: competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%).
• Professional development opportunities: skill development workshops and ongoing learning programs through the Schaeffler Academy.
• Wellness initiatives: programs and resources promoting physical, mental, and emotional health.

See all benefit offerings at schaefflerbenefits.com.