Quality Verification Lead – Automotive Assembly

AM General LLC; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General LLC is seeking a Quality Monitor Supervisor to train and qualify quality monitors, maintain standard work, and lead quality control activities across multiple facilities including MMC, Plant 2, Bristol warehouse, and AFTC. The role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of manufacturing quality processes, and collaboration with DCMA and sales teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, 3+ years in supervision, and a lean Six Sigma background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Manufacturing and/or Quality experience in Automotive Final Assembly, Automotive Tier 1 supplier, or Defense manufacturing of similar products.
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience.
• Effective experience and working knowledge of Manufacturing Quality processes and controls.
• Effective communication and people leadership skills required.
• Bachelor or Associate college degree preferred or equivalent training and experience.
• Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Working experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Valid vehicle operator’s/driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Train and qualify Quality Monitors to effectively perform product and process inspection.
• Maintain Standard Work for Quality Monitors to successfully perform the Finished Inspection Report (FIR) planned content.
• Manage Quality Control Systems (CS) Loop 2 - 4, including in-process, audit and finished vehicle inspection utilizing product standards, standard work, escalation processes, and QV information systems.
• Coordinate with other functions to ensure vehicle traveler records are properly utilized and accurately completed providing a complete vehicle record compliant to contract.
• Conduct or support product non-conformance containment within the production process or finished vehicle lot.
• Balance time supervising between the local facilities (MMC, Plant 2, Bristol warehouse, and AFTC).
• Coordinate and support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Direct Sale customers to present finished trucks for sales and perform the FIR audit with the customer.
• Support Continuous Improvement program by submitting ideas and working with teams to implement approved projects.
• Position supports the Quality Verification Manager and Quality Director with special projects as directed.
• Assure Quality procedures, processes, and product standards (Completed Vehicle Inspection Standard) are properly understood and followed by the QV Team.
• Document hourly employees time and attendance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality experience

Supervisory experience

Quality processes

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree preferred or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AM General LLC is seeking a Quality Monitor Supervisor to train and qualify quality monitors, maintain standard work, and lead quality control activities across multiple facilities including MMC, Plant 2, Bristol warehouse, and AFTC. The role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of manufacturing quality processes, and collaboration with DCMA and sales teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, 3+ years in supervision, and a lean Six Sigma background.