Quality Tech: Precision Inspection & Process Improvement

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Quality Tech in an industrial Oxford forging environment. The role focuses on advanced quality control inspections, testing, and documentation to meet stringent customer specifications.

You will mentor junior staff and drive process improvements. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, parts, and finished goods with precision tools, interpreting GD&T, and supporting ISO 9001/AS9100 compliant procedures while collaborating with engineering and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspections of incoming materials, in-process components and finished goods.
• Interpret GD&T and engineering drawings to verify conformance.
• Conduct destructive and nondestructive testing when required.
• Identify root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Help develop and maintain QMS documentation (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Support internal and external audits for quality standards.
• Train and mentor junior Quality Techs on inspection techniques.
• Analyze quality data and present results to teams for improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Operate and program CMM and automated inspection equipment.
• Participate in FMEA and PPAP processes as required.

Skills

Advanced QC skills

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in a technical field (preferred)

Tools

CMM

Optical comparators

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Quality Tech in an industrial Oxford forging environment. The role focuses on advanced quality control inspections, testing, and documentation to meet stringent customer specifications.

You will mentor junior staff and drive process improvements. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, parts, and finished goods with precision tools, interpreting GD&T, and supporting ISO 9001/AS9100 compliant procedures while collaborating with engineering and