FEUER Powertrain North America is the U.S. subsidiary of a leading German crankshaft manufacturer, producing two out of every three crankshafts worldwide for premier automotive brands including Mercedes-Benz, GM, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and many others.
At our North American facility, we manufacture high-precision crankshafts for customers such as Mercury Marine, Polaris, and other industry leaders.
 
At FEUER Powertrain, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safety-focused workplace, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and long-term professional development.
If you have an exceptional attitude, outstanding work ethic, and want to be part of a team producing high-precision crankshafts for leading global automotive and powersports manufacturers - We invite you to apply and build your career with FEUER Powertrain.
 
Why Work at FEUER Powertrain North America?
 
FEUER values the health, wellness, and financial security of every employee by offering:
• 85% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 5% employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• PPO and HDHP medical plan options with tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nine (9) employer-paid holidays
• Seven (7) days of planned plant shutdown paid at 50%
• Industry-leading Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Medical Leave available after 30 days of employment
• Clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment
 
SUMMARY:
 
The Quality Manager provides hands-on leadership and technical oversight for the Quality Management System (QMS) at Feuer Powertrain North America, Inc., ensuring product integrity through systematic integration of and adherence to customer requirements in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. This self-starting role directly leads,mentors, and schedules resources within Quality Engineering, Inspection, and the Metallurgical Lab. Collaborating closely with Process Engineering, this role co-owns PFMEAs, analyzes manufacturing data, manages gage calibrations, and utilizes structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why) to resolve quality issues.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
  • Ownership of the Quality Management System ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
  • Gage calibration planning and coordination.
  • Resource management and scheduling for Quality Engineering, Inspection Lab, and Metallurgical Lab
  • Collaborative PFMEA ownership with Process Engineering
  • Coordination of customer requirements and integration into the Quality Management System
  • Scheduling and coordination of internal and external audits (IATF 16949)
  • Manage resolution of external and internal issues using structured problem solving tools (8D, 5-Why, etc.)
  • Facilitate successful completion of Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Monitor and integrate latest industry developments in Quality Management strategies
  • Mentor and develop team members within direct reporting structure and across the organization
  • Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators for Quality Department
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • B.S. in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 1-2 years experience in Quality Engineering
  • Reliable and self-starting with a strong ethical and moral basis
  • Excellent communication skills with strong proficiency in MS Office
  • FMEA experience
  • Strong understanding of quality control procedures (ISO 9001) and problem solving tools (5-Why, 8D, etc.)
  • Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis / statistical methods
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949
  • M.S. in Materials Science, Engineering, or Metallurgy, with research focus on steel alloys and metallurgy.
  • ASQ certification
  • Crankshaft manufacturing experience

PHYSICAL / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work around industrial machinery, oils, and coolants in a manufacturing environment.
  • 10-15% travel
  • 95-100% onsite / ad-hoc remote work optional
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
 
  • 85% company-paid healthcare insurance with PPO and HDHP + HSA options
  • 401k with up to 5% company match
  • 4.5 weeks PTO + 3 days Medical Leave