Mgr Quality Engineering I

AM General•Mishawaka, IN

About The Position

Introduction to AM General AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry preferred.
Strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Skilled in math, sciences, IT, strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with clean communication skills.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree required in a technical or business-related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading and developing Quality Engineering teams preferred.
Direct experience in an automotive assembly or manufacturing plant environment preferred
Experience with ISO standards and IATF 16949 certification and compliance preferred.
Experience working with the United States Government’s Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), or experience working for an OEM/Tier 1 automotive/truck’s quality organization preferred.
Working knowledge of automotive diagnostic trouble shooting.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain Product Quality Standards in compliance with customer, contractual, regulatory, and government requirements.
Lead APQP planning, validation, and execution for new programs and engineering changes, including PFMEAs, Special Characteristics, Control Plans, and internal 8D corrective actions.
Develop and deploy Quality Plans and ensure effective production Quality Control Loops (build, confirm, and audit) to support mission-critical product integrity.
Lead cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives using 8D and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve build quality and process robustness.
Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality procedures, processes, and acceptance criteria in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO requirements.
Serve as the primary Quality interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Government Quality/Engineering representatives.
Lead and support Quality operations including dimensional layout, corrosion testing, gage calibration, electrical testing, and Dynamic Vehicle Testing, as required.
Manage Quality System changes supporting new model introductions, engineering changes, and production transitions.
Coach, develop, and lead Quality Engineers to ensure technical competency, compliance discipline, and accountability.
Provide Quality leadership for Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Product Development Teams (PDT), Engineering Change Notices (ECN), Engineering Try-Outs, Production Trial Runs, and Quality Steering Committee (QSC) reviews and approvals.