Quality Engineering Technician

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to perform dimensional and mechanical inspections and support development or validation activities. The role involves assisting engineers with PFMEA, control plans, ECRs, and PPAP documentation on the manufacturing floor.

The candidate will participate in continuous improvement, support metrology efforts, develop control charts, and train operators under supervision, ensuring safety is prioritized on the shop floor.

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:
• 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.