Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Dauch is looking for a Quality Technician to join our team in Newton, NC. This is a fully onsite position on the 2nd shift.

About the role

This individual will be the technical Quality resource for Gear Manufacturing and Assembly. They will provide training and audit functions for Quality, establish containments to protect the customer from flow-out of non-conformances, utilize existing procedures and measurement methods, and drive process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts training on existing Quality and EHS systems across shifts.
• Conducts product and process audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements for Quality (ensures process adherence to the control plan).
• Collects data to support problem solving, process validation, change implementation, and/or statistical data to support Quality Engineering function.
• Inspects raw materials prior to use.
• Investigates suspect raw materials or finished goods found during the machining or assembly process.
• Initiates sorts and ensures proper containment of finished goods that are determined to be suspect.
• Documents rework procedures and trains operators on proper rework process.
• Identifies non-standard practices and documents them for customer approval.
• Authorizes non-standard work.
• Assists Quality Engineers with tracking of PPAP/PTR, trial or deviated parts, as well as management of changes implemented for their shift.
• Resolves problems, makes process improvements, and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding quality issues.
• Collaborates with Engineering and Ops Manufacturing teams to share knowledge of off-shift activities.
• Supports teams in structured problem-solving efforts to improve both product and processes.
• Organizes and presents data to management for decision making.
• Resolves disputes with internal and external customers involving product quality.
• Provides initial response to after-hours customer inquiries concerning product, service, and deliveries.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Promptly communicates to respective Manager when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety, or Quality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience with a focus on Quality, preferably within the automotive industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and gauges.
• Forklift experience.
• IATF/ISO audits and internal auditor experience.
• SPC and SAP experience.

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.