Senior Automotive Quality Verification Supervisor

AM Default Brand; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General is seeking a Quality Verification & Acceptance Supervisor II to lead the Quality Monitors in product and process inspections aligned with VOCA and COSIS. You will drive containment actions, present defect data to plant leadership, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to implement corrective actions.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive/final assembly with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of quality processes, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Automotive Final Assembly, Tier 1, or Defense manufacturing similar products.
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience.
• Experience with Manufacturing Quality processes and controls.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• MS Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Proven supervisory capability directing represented hourly workforces; strong labor relations.
• Familiarity with automotive audit metrics (DPV/DPU), GD&T, torque verification, electrical diagnostics, ISO/TS/IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Six Sigma).
• Strong presentation and data‑visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Train, qualify, and supervise Quality Monitors to inspect products per VOCA/COSIS.
• Facilitate plant VOCA review boards, presenting defect drivers and customer risk.
• Drive containment and resolution of high‑demerit or safety‑critical issues.
• Partner with Operations Quality Leads to support root‑cause actions and verify fixes.
• Develop and issue Quality Alert Bulletins for threshold-crossing issues.
• Coordinate yard holds and containment protocols for critical anomalies.
• Maintain Standard Work for VOCA/COSIS.
• Ensure vehicle records are complete and compliant to contract.
• Support DCMA and Direct Sale audits with finished trucks.
• Support continuous improvement via Built‑in‑Quality standards.
• Drive defect reduction and improved first‑pass yield through early feedback.

Skills

Quality management

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing quality

Communication & leadership

MS Office

Driver's license

Problem solving

Audit metrics

GD&T familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

AM General is seeking a Quality Verification & Acceptance Supervisor II to lead the Quality Monitors in product and process inspections aligned with VOCA and COSIS. You will drive containment actions, present defect data to plant leadership, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to implement corrective actions.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive/final assembly with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of quality processes, and proficiency in MS Office.