Sr. Quality Engineer

American Rheinmetall Vehicles; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to support new product development and manufacturing, leading the Quality Engineer team. You will ensure products meet quality standards, interface with customers, and drive corrective actions across supplier and production concerns.

The role emphasizes SPC, PPAP/FAI/MSA documentation, and process improvements in aerospace/defense manufacturing. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential for success in this high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Knowledge in the use and application of statistical process control.
• Ability to apply written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Ability to handle problems with several variables in standardized situations.
• High accuracy and minimal rework to meet company standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and leadership in adhering to the quality management systems.
• Create and maintain quality documents, procedures, and work instructions.
• Review contracts for customer-specific requirements and manage APQP inputs.
• Lead Corrective / Preventive Action teams to resolve issues with root-cause analysis.
• Initiate continual improvement activities and support audits of Core Processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Statistical process control

Instruction comprehension

Analytical thinking

Attention to quality

Education

Bachelors in quality/engineering

Job description

Sr. Quality Engineer

American Rheinmetall

Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces

Job Summary:

The Sr. Quality Engineer supports new product/process development and manufacturing through the application of quality engineering techniques and by leading our Quality Engineer team. This person will handle multiple projects and tasks throughout product development, product launch, and manufacturing. Additionally, this individual will ensure that the product meets quality standards consistent with customer and other regulatory requirements and be the first point of contact for any questions or concerns within the Quality department. The Quality Engineer will represent the organization and interface with the customer on a regular basis. This role also supports plant activities in customer issues, and supplier issues, and initiates corrective actions with an emphasis on process improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support and leadership in adhering to the quality management systems.
• Creating and maintaining company documentation, such as quality documents, procedures, and work instructions
• Participate in the APQP process for assigned projects/parts with a cross-functional group to review; contracts, drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and various related production and development plans to achieve all customer quality requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing contracts assigned for customer-specific requirements.
• Responsible for keeping assigned Plex workflow actions current.
• Determines the metrics/product characteristics that will be inspected.
• Determines the methods/devices that will be used for inspection
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineer/s to assess the critical product characteristics that will be measured
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools and methods as required
• Assists qualification of new products/launch activities
• Prepares appropriate documentation for product inspection, and sample submissions (PPAP, FAI, FMEAs, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Quality Alerts, etc.)
• Conducts/coordinates measurement evaluations and/or tests (FAI, Gage R&R, MSA)
• Lead and participate in Corrective / Preventive Action teams to resolve customer, supplier, and production concerns.
• Work with appropriate representatives to eliminate defects using tools such as root cause and corrective actions, lean techniques, A3s, countermeasures, Six Sigma, poka-yoke, and/or error-proofing.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government, customer, and industry standards and specifications.
• Communicate significant issues identified during quality activities and provide recommended process improvements to team and management
• Participate as a Material Review Board member to review and establish a timely disposition of Non-Conforming Material and ensure controls are in place to verify any rework performed.
• Participate in audits of the Core Processes, implement Corrective Actions, and recommend process improvements.
• Support and instruct inspectors as well as create work instructions.
• Trains associates on key characteristics of the product to improve awareness of product quality.
• Participate in & initiate continual improvement activities.
• Complete Customer submissions/uploads and create Certificate of Conformance certs for the product.
• Perform quality-related activities for ECN/PCR assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Knowledge in the use and application of statistical process control.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
• Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Punctuality and attendance.
• Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education:

• Associate degree in quality/bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical or industrial engineering, and five years related experience and/or training along with at least 2 years of leadership experience; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 5 years within the Quality field
• Experience within Aerospace or Defense manufacturing
• Capability of reading and interpreting drawings.
• Ability to use and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to use all handheld and surface plate measurement devices.
• Computer skills (including MS Office suite of products)

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification through ASQ (American Society for Quality)
• Experience working with aerospace or military customers

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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