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Coordinator APQP and Quality

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Indiana, Bluffton
Mar 04, 2026
Job Posting Title Coordinator APQP and Quality Job Description Summary Dauch is looking for a Coordinator APQP and Quality to join our team in Bluffton, IN. This is a fully onsite role on the first shift. Quality Coordinators are vital to the organization, acting as a subject matter expert on quality tools, programs and initiatives. In this role, this individual will facilitate trainings on quality tools and mentor and develop team members while coordinating control plans, inspection systems, and action plans to achieve expected results. Ready to join the team that is Bringing the Future Faster? Apply today! Job Description: Mentors and coaches Quality associates, ensuring established work procedures are followed. Schedules, organizes, and participates in internal and external audits, adhering to established internal audit schedule and processes. Ensures the execution of non-conformances, containment, and corrective actions and metrics. Inspects and analyzes top scrap items to document irregularities, record necessary data and reduce scrap. Performs proactive risk management activities, including PFMEA Utilize established (G8D, 5 Why's, C&E Diagrams) problem solving techniques and documents findings to eliminate or reduce special cause variation. Updates Statistical Information system to reflect accurate Process Control data and documentation of findings Assists the Quality team with QS documentation & proficient with Minitab software to perform process capability studies, GR&R's etc. Maintains product hold area, disposition parts, maintain appropriate documentation. Communicates work instructions to Supervisors and associates on all shifts. Assists in organizing special projects. Follows established quality systems and processes, documenting deviations and creating documents relating to process flows, control plans, PFMEAs, and customer needs. Conducts training of employees to ensure employees performing duties that affect Quality have been qualified in accordance with position HRQR's. All other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Education Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience with APQP, control plans, inspection systems, and action plans. Experience mentoring associates. Experience creating and implementing Quality Programs. Proficient with PFMEA. Experience utilizing established (G8D, 5 Why's, C&E Diagrams) problem solving techniques. About AAM: As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com. AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.