Quality Engineer

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•North Vernon, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauch is searching for a Quality Engineer to join our North Vernon, IN team! The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role acts as a primary liaison between customers and internal production teams to ensure adherence to customer specifications. Key focuses include managing APQP/PPAP processes, root-cause problem solving, scrap reduction, and maintaining manufacturing quality plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
3+ years experience in Quality documentation/processes (AIAG APQP, MSA, PPAP, SPC FMEA manuals).
3+ years experience in ISO9001/IATF16949 & ISO14001 auditing.

Responsibilities

Performs liaison function between Plant and customer and supplier locations.
Leads customer complaint investigation and coordinates containment activities.
Submits CA/PA to customers per requirements.
Maintains internal CAR system.
Monitors and verifies corrective action effectiveness.
Monitors customer scorecards and drive improvement activities.
Coordinates customer visits and quality reviews.
Communicates and trains associates on short-term and long-term corrective actions.
Monitors, controls and reports Cost of Quality.
Participates in the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) meetings and activities including the development of special characteristics.
Provides support for compliance with IATF-16949, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001.
Develops PPAP or equivalent packages for submission to customers and tracks approval status.
Develop, implement, and maintain the MQP (Manufacturing Quality Plans) as follows: pFMEA, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams Inspection Instructions and related forms Other (Lot Cards, Ok to Ship tags, etc.)
Participate in the development of new or revised gaging methods. Issues Product related process deviations.
Maintains daily contact and provides support to Manufacturing by facilitating problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance quality and reduce scrap. Facilitates and documents monthly scrap reduction meetings.
Provide training related to boundary samples, SPC, customer specific requirements, etc.
Disposition product on-hold throughout the process including Final Audit.
Overall maintenance of NCM (Non-Conforming Material) area including proper tagging, logging, and disposition of material.
Participates in customer and 3rd party assessments as required.
Completes capability studies and other experimental activities related to product/process variables to include reporting and recommendations.
Develops, implements, and maintains visual boundary samples.
Develop, implement, and maintain reaction plans.
Identify & assist with the development of Error Proofing devices (Poka Yokes) in-process.
Assist with gage maintenance including masters and gage certification tables.
Directs the activities of the Quality Inspectors.
Participates in LPAs.
All other duties as assigned.