Senior Quality Engineer - APQP & Process Improvement

AM Default Brand; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across new production programs and ongoing manufacturing activities. You will develop quality plans and drive containment actions to ensure products meet customer expectations.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, apply APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA, and mentor junior engineers to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related technical experience.
• 5+ years experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing related field.
• Working knowledge of AIAG quality core tools APQP, FMEA, PCP, MSA, SPC.
• Working knowledge of dimensional GD&T and check fixtures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Proficiency in problem solving and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish Product Quality Standards aligned with customer requirements.
• Lead APQP process planning and validation for new production programs.
• Develop Quality plans and continuously improve QC loops.
• Lead and conduct cross-discipline problem solving using 8D and Lean Six Sigma.
• Develop and improve Quality procedures, processes, and acceptance standards.
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Manage quality containment for non-conformances.
• Lead and support Quality functions including dimensional layout and gage calibration.
• Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model and ECN.
• Coach and guide less experienced engineers in Quality Engineering.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

GD&T

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Gage fixtures

PCP measurement tools

Quality data analysis tools

Job description

AM General in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across new production programs and ongoing manufacturing activities. You will develop quality plans and drive containment actions to ensure products meet customer expectations.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, apply APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA, and mentor junior engineers to uphold high standards.