Mgr Quality Engineering I

AM General LLC; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General LLC seeks an experienced quality engineering leader to drive continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing settings. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply AIAG core tools, and ensure compliance with ISO/IATF 16949 standards to support defense and automotive programs.

The role favors candidates with DCMA exposure and a demonstrated ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier networks to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of automotive quality engineering experience.
• Experience leading Quality Engineering teams.
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with ISO standards and IATF 16949 certification preferred.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

ISO/IATF 16949

DCMA experience

Job description

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

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Prior experience leading and developing Quality Engineering teams preferred.
• Direct experience in an automotive assembly or manufacturing plant environment preferred
• Strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with ISO standards and IATF 16949 certification and compliance preferred.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience working with the United States Government’s Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), or experience working for an OEM/Tier 1 automotive/truck’s quality organization preferred.
• Working knowledge of automotive diagnostic trouble shooting.
• Skilled in math, sciences, IT, strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with clean communication skills.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required in a technical or business-related field preferred.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. This includes 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.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. Employee must be able to perform job functions in 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 depending on the products being manufactured; 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 10% travel may be required.

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