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AM General LLC · 1 week ago

Group Leader Quality Engineer – JLTV Trailer

Mishawaka, Indiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AM General LLC develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems for the US Armed Services and allies. They are seeking a Group Leader Quality Engineer to coach a team of engineers and ensure product quality standards are met throughout the production process.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coach and guide a team of engineers in the execution of the Quality Engineering function

Leadership and support for Quality Business Plan Deployment, Integrated Product Team (IPT), Product Development Teams (PDT), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering-Try-Out and Production-Trial-Run review and approval

Establish Product Quality Standards aligned with customer requirements

Lead and support APQP process planning and validation for new production programs and on-going change including development of PFMEAs, Special Characteristics identification, Process Control Plans, Measurement Systems, Inspection Planning, and Process Capability (SPC)

Develop Quality plans and continuously improve the effectiveness of production Quality Control Loops (Build, Confirm and Audit Effectiveness)

Lead and conduct cross-discipline problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives for improving build quality using methodologies such as 8D and Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

Develop and continuously improve Quality procedures, processes, and acceptance standards

Interface with other departmental personnel such as manufacturing, quality, and engineering

Manage product quality containment for process, supplier, or engineering non-conformances

Lead and support Quality functions including dimensional layout, corrosion lab, and gage calibration as required

Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model and engineering change

Qualification

Quality EngineeringAPQPFMEASPCGD&TISO 9001IATF 16949Microsoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related technical experience in the Automotive, Defense or Manufacturing industry

5+ years' experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing related field

Working knowledge of AIAG quality core tools Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Control Plans (PCP), Inspection Planning, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Working knowledge of dimensional GD&T and check fixtures

Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in problem solving and problem solving methodologies

Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks

Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls

Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas

Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance

Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance

Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups

Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises

Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace

Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately

Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently

Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line

Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

Company

AM General LLC

AM General designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies and supports specialized vehicles for commercial and military customers.

Founded in 1971

South Bend, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.amgeneral.com

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