Quality Engineer

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • St. Marys, PA

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About The Position

We are searching for a Quality Engineer to join our St. Mary's, PA team! The Quality Engineer ensures that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements.Monitors engineering processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices. Participates in quality-improvement initiatives and projects.Performs quality reviews and internal audits; evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.Recommends modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. Job Description: Function as the “Voice of the Customer,” ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed; serve as primary contact for all customer concerns and coordinate timely 8D responses and corrective actions. Maintain all customer quality databases and ensure timely and effective responses to both internal and external customer concerns. Lead PPAP activities, from launch through customer approval and pre-production readiness. Maintain and update quality documentation including Process Flows, FMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, appearance reports, and test data. Serve as the team expert in SPC, GR&R, GD&T, capability studies, and data analysis. Develop testing strategies and conduct analyses to support product development and problem resolution. Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and champion cost-saving initiatives including risk, scrap, and rework reduction. Assist manufacturing team leaders in resolving issues that impede production success. Train and support staff on Standard Operating Procedures, AIAG Core Tools, and quality-related topics. Manage and maintain internal and external quality systems including IATF 16949, Honda Global QAV-1, Ford Q1, AAM Q4th and others. Serve as Management Representative for IATF 16949, ensuring compliance with corporate Quality Policy and customer-specific requirements. Oversee the internal and layered audit programs—plan, schedule, review findings, and ensure timely corrective action. Administer document control and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 standards. Review customer websites and other websites monthly for revisions and communicate updates to customer-specific requirements and quality standards throughout the organization. Conduct supplier and subcontractor system audits; assist with supplier PPAP approval. Support A2LA and ISO 17025 requirements and conduct annual internal audits and assist during A2LA audits. Prepare materials and report on key metrics for Management Review meetings. Assist with self-assessments such CQI-9, PPIA, Q4th and customer audits. Travel to customer sites, including internationally, as required. Perform all duties safely and respectfully, using required PPE and observing designated safety zones. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• 5+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in quality systems, customer interaction, audit preparation, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Function as the “Voice of the Customer,” ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed
• Serve as primary contact for all customer concerns and coordinate timely 8D responses and corrective actions
• Maintain all customer quality databases and ensure timely and effective responses to both internal and external customer concerns
• Lead PPAP activities, from launch through customer approval and pre-production readiness
• Maintain and update quality documentation including Process Flows, FMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, appearance reports, and test data
• Serve as the team expert in SPC, GR&R, GD&T, capability studies, and data analysis
• Develop testing strategies and conduct analyses to support product development and problem resolution
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and champion cost-saving initiatives including risk, scrap, and rework reduction
• Assist manufacturing team leaders in resolving issues that impede production success
• Train and support staff on Standard Operating Procedures, AIAG Core Tools, and quality-related topics
• Manage and maintain internal and external quality systems including IATF 16949, Honda Global QAV-1, Ford Q1, AAM Q4th and others
• Serve as Management Representative for IATF 16949, ensuring compliance with corporate Quality Policy and customer-specific requirements
• Oversee the internal and layered audit programs—plan, schedule, review findings, and ensure timely corrective action
• Administer document control and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 17025 standards
• Review customer websites and other websites monthly for revisions and communicate updates to customer-specific requirements and quality standards throughout the organization
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor system audits; assist with supplier PPAP approval
• Support A2LA and ISO 17025 requirements and conduct annual internal audits and assist during A2LA audits
• Prepare materials and report on key metrics for Management Review meetings
• Assist with self-assessments such CQI-9, PPIA, Q4th and customer audits
• Travel to customer sites, including internationally, as required
• Perform all duties safely and respectfully, using required PPE and observing designated safety zones
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level