Group Leader Quality Engineer

Group Leader Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) 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.

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• 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

• 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
• 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…