Quality Management Professional – Humanoid Robotics

Schaeffler

. Implement quality procedures, tools and methods in business processes and operations for an assigned organization or function.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeTroy • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001:2015 implementation and certification, while effectively leading continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop and standardize quality processes in manufacturing environments, ensuring high precision and reliability in product quality.

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ISO 9001:2015 ImplementationQuality Management SystemsContinuous Improvement Methods8D, 5-Why, and FMEAQuality Audits

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Hard Skills

Quality ManagementCertification RequirementsComplaint HandlingPrecision Mechanical InspectionElectromechanical InspectionGD&TMetrologyTesting ProtocolsSWOT AnalysisRisk Analysis

Soft Skills

TrainingAdvisingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Lead Auditor Certification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial EngineeringQuality ProceduresDocumentationInternal and External InspectionsIATF 16949VDA 6.3

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement quality procedures, tools and methods in business processes and operations for an assigned organization or function.
Elaborate and update guidelines, methods and processes, and provide instructions for proper application.
Analyze, file and report on quality-related information.
Establish and continuously improve documentation needed for certification and carry out external Quality Management reporting for official authorities.
Support internal and external inspections and audits and provide documentation.
Advise staff and management on QM-related topics and provide training.
Act as local Policy Owner for Quality & Continuous Improvement; identify regulatory, legal, and customer-specific requirements and ensure their documented forwarding and implementation.
Define annual quality objectives with the Managing Director, track quality performance indicators, evaluate stakeholder feedback and SWOT/risk analyses, and prepare the annual Management Review.
Establish and oversee incoming inspection protocols, measurement plans, and acceptance criteria for prototype components and sub-assemblies.
Partner with external and sister Schaeffler manufacturing plants to establish and standardize quality practices as products transition from prototype to serial production.
Lead responses to customer and supplier complaints, using 8D, 5-Why, and FMEA to analyze defects, eliminate root causes, and feed lessons learned to engineering and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
7+ years of professional experience in Quality Management, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of QM systems, certification requirements, audits, complaint handling, and continuous improvement methods (8D, 5-Why, and FMEA).
Demonstrated ability to build quality processes from the ground up within a fast-paced start-up, new business unit, or virtual matrix organization without relying on heavy legacy bureaucracy.
Deep, hands-on expertise in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and certification (Lead Auditor certification strongly preferred).
Familiarity with IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 is a plus for cross-plant alignment.
Strong understanding of precision mechanical and electromechanical inspection methods, GD&T, metrology, and testing protocols for low-volume prototypes and high-precision assemblies.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to sister divisions, production plants, and key suppliers/customers as required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k eligible with up to 6% company match
Regular employee appreciation and company events
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities