Quality Engineer III - Electrical

AM General•Mishawaka, IN

10d

About The Position

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 GENERAL SUMMARY The AM General Quality Engineer III - Electrical is responsible for leading and/or supporting cross-discipline teams to plan, implement and continuously improve the production quality process to achieve excellence in delivery quality. This position works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production for development and implementation of effective electrical related production process controls, error proofing, and product testing, and supports Production and Reprocess with electrical related vehicle diagnosis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Automotive, Defense, or Manufacturing industries, with emphasis on production systems, quality, and process improvement.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF/TS-16949 standards strongly preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in SAP, Teamcenter, SharePoint, Excel, and Access.
Working knowledge of automotive electrical architecture, schematics, power systems, batteries, charging, and energy consumption.
Understanding of CAN bus systems, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and diagnostic troubleshooting/codes.
Skilled in the use of electrical diagnostic tools, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Strong background in math, science, and IT with demonstrated analytical, structured problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
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

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification preferred.
Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) is beneficial

Responsibilities

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, and associated Control Plans
Lead internal 8D activities
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 AM General manufacturing, quality, and engineering, along with Government 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, electrical testing, Dynamic Vehicle Testing, as required
Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model and engineering change
Coach and guide less experienced 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