Manager - Quality Verification & Vehicle Acceptance

AM GENERAL LLC; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General LLC in Mishawaka, IN, seeks an experienced Quality/Engineering Manager to lead product control, inspection, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and aftermarket facilities. You will supervise salaried staff and coordinate with DCMA and customers to ensure quality and compliance.

Responsibilities include developing quality policies, overseeing inspections, and driving defect reduction in welding, assembly, and processes per contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of quality or engineering experience.
• Experience supervising salaried personnel.
• Strong background in welding, riveting, assembly, torque and SPC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality or Engineering or related field.
• ASQ certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product control and inspection to ensure final vehicle acceptance and DD250 compliance.
• Lead a team of hourly and salaried quality inspection staff.
• Develop quality policies, procedures and inspection plans aligned with contract requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality metrics, audits, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with DCMA, customers, manufacturing, engineering and supplier quality to resolve defects.

Skills

Quality experience

Supervision

Leadership

Welding knowledge

SPC knowledge

Customer liaison

Education

BSc in Quality/Engineering or related field

ASQ Certification preferred

Job description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the product control and inspection activities for AM General’s manufacturing and aftermarket facilities to ensure final vehicle acceptance and DD250 sales and pre-shipment acceptance are completed
• Manage a team of hourly and salary quality inspection and verification personnel
• Develop quality control policies, procedures and inspection plans consistent with contractual requirements
• Executes product quality performance metrics, audit findings and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Assure quality procedures, processes, Completed Vehicle Inspection Standard (CVIS) are being followed
• Works directly with DCMA and direct customers to achieve truck sales and performs FIR audit with government
• Partners with manufacturing, engineering and supplier quality teams to resolve complex quality issues, containment and reduction of defects

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
• ASQ Certification is preferred
• Must have minimum 5+ years of quality or engineering experience
• Must have experience in supervising other salaried personnel
• Strong quality background with knowledge in welding, riveting, assembly processes, torque, SPC, and quality procedures is necessary
• Leadership ability required with strong communication skills to interact between all organizational levels and the customer
• Product knowledge of the military HMMWV preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required

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