Quality Engineering Group Lead - APQP & CI

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

Job summary

AM General seeks a seasoned Quality Engineering leader to guide a team in implementing APQP, FMEA, and SPC, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. You will drive process improvements and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to meet customer expectations.

The role includes planning, implementing quality systems, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across production, testing, and post-launch support, with emphasis on data-driven defect reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing related field.
• Working knowledge of AIAG quality core tools APQP, FMEA, PCP, MSA, SPC.
• Working knowledge of dimensional GD&T and check fixtures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in problem solving and problem solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide a team of engineers in the execution of the Quality Engineering function.
• Leadership and support for Quality Business Plan Deployment, IPT, PDT, ECN, and production-trial reviews.
• Establish Product Quality Standards aligned with customer requirements.
• Lead APQP process planning and validation for production programs and changes.
• Develop Quality plans and improve QC loops.
• Lead cross-discipline problem solving and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Develop and improve Quality procedures, processes, and acceptance standards.
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Manage product quality containment for non-conformances.
• Lead and support QC functions including dimensional layout, corrosion lab, and gage calibration.
• Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model engineering change.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PCP

MSA

SPC

GD&T

Job description

AM General seeks a seasoned Quality Engineering leader to guide a team in implementing APQP, FMEA, and SPC, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. You will drive process improvements and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to meet customer expectations.

The role includes planning, implementing quality systems, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across production, testing, and post-launch support, with emphasis on data-driven defect reduction.