Quality Engineering Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to perform dimensional and mechanical inspections, develop PFMEA and control plans, and support engineering in addressing customer and part quality issues. The role includes leading MRB efforts and driving scrap reduction.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent PM experience, 2 years of engineering/manufacturing PM background, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred or equivalent PM work experience.
• 2 years engineering experience or manufacturing background in a PM environment.
• Forward thinking, open-minded, methodical, and aggressive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Able to work with little or no supervision in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Willingness and desire to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Works with Safety as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and mechanical inspection / layouts for new and existing product that are of a development or product validation nature.
• Under the direction of an engineer maintain and develop PFMEA / Control Plan / Process Flow / ECRs.
• Work with the Engineering performing various tasks related to customer concerns and production part quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor and monitor progress under the direction of an engineer. (Shainin / 8D /5Y)
• Perform experiments under the direction of an engineer and aid in the statistical analysis of the results.
• Under the direction of an engineer, assist in operator training on new and existing product.
• Assist the engineer in development of proper control charts and limits
• Initiates all PPAP / Prototype documentation.
• Develops appearance reports under the guidance of the product engineer.
• Assists with Metrology efforts for new and current products (gage design and selection).
• Operates inspection equipment (Handheld gaging, CMMs, Optical comparators, Hardness tester, Density scales, Part specific gaging).
• Lead MRB and champions efforts to reduce scrap and rework.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Safety priority

Microsoft Office

Plexus

Mini-tab

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree or equivalent PM experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plexus

Mini-tab

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Engineering Technician

Job Description Summary

Performs quality engineering technician responsibilities as detailed below for the product assigned per the Quality Manager.

Job Description:

• Perform dimensional and mechanical inspection / layouts for new and existing product that are of a development or product validation nature.
• Under the direction of an engineer maintain and develop PFMEA / Control Plan / Process Flow / ECRs.
• Work with the Engineering performing various tasks related to customer concerns and production part quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor and monitor progress under the direction of an engineer. (Shainin / 8D /5Y)
• Perform experiments under the direction of an engineer and aid in the statistical analysis of the results.
• Under the direction of an engineer, assist in operator training on new and existing product.
• Assist the engineer in development of proper control charts and limits
• Initiates all PPAP / Prototype documentation.
• Develops appearance reports under the guidance of the product engineer.
• Assists with Metrology efforts for new and current products (gage design and selection).
• Operates inspection equipment (Handheld gaging, CMMs, Optical comparators, Hardness tester, Density scales, Part specific gaging).
• Lead MRB and champions efforts to reduce scrap and rework.

Required Skills and Education

• Education:

  Associates Degree preferred or equivalent PM work experience

  Experience:

• 2 years Engineering experience or Manufacturing background in a PM environment.

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Forward thinking, open-minded, methodical, and aggressive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good Leadership qualities
• Able to work with little or no supervision, in a fast paced multi task environment.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office, Plexus and Mini-tab
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works with Safety as a priority

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.