Contractor Quality Engineer II: APQP & Lean Six Sigma

AM GENERAL LLC in; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer II - Contractor to lead quality planning and product-quality initiatives across new production programs. You will develop robust quality plans, drive APQP activities, and coordinate cross-functional teams with a focus on preventing defects and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive/defense manufacturing, strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, SPC and GD&T, and the ability to coach engineers while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related technical field.
• 5+ years experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing sectors.
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PCP, MSA, SPC and GD&T.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish product quality standards aligned with customer requirements.
• Lead APQP planning and validation for new production programs and changes.
• Develop quality plans and improve quality control loops across build, confirm, and audit phases.
• Lead cross-discipline problem solving using 8D and Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Develop and improve quality procedures and acceptance standards.
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Manage containment for process, supplier, or engineering non-conformances.
• Lead quality functions including dimensional layout and gage calibration as needed.
• Support quality system changes for new models and ECNs; coach junior engineers.
• Support IPT, PDT and program reviews and drive quality initiatives.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

GD&T

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

AM General LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer II - Contractor to lead quality planning and product-quality initiatives across new production programs. You will develop robust quality plans, drive APQP activities, and coordinate cross-functional teams with a focus on preventing defects and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive/defense manufacturing, strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, SPC and GD&T, and the ability to coach engineers while collaborating with