Quality Assurance Manager - Vehicle Acceptance

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

Job summary

AM General seeks a Manager of Quality Verification & Vehicle Acceptance to lead product control and inspection for manufacturing and aftermarket facilities. You will supervise quality staff, develop inspection plans, and ensure compliance with CVIS and DD250 pre-shipment acceptance.

You will collaborate with DCMA, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive improvements. A Bachelor's in Quality/Engineering or equivalent is required, with 5+ years in quality/engineering and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• If no degree, related experience must also include a HSD or GED.
• 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 with strong communication skills to interact between all organizational levels and the customer.
• Product knowledge of the military HMMWV preferred.

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

Skills

5+ years quality/engineering

Supervising salaried personnel

Welding

Riveting

Assembly processes

Torque

SPC

Quality procedures

Leadership

Communication

HMMWV knowledge

ASQ Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience

HS Diploma or GED if no degree

Job description

AM General seeks a Manager of Quality Verification & Vehicle Acceptance to lead product control and inspection for manufacturing and aftermarket facilities. You will supervise quality staff, develop inspection plans, and ensure compliance with CVIS and DD250 pre-shipment acceptance.

You will collaborate with DCMA, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive improvements. A Bachelor's in Quality/Engineering or equivalent is required, with 5+ years in quality/engineering and leadership