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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Supplier Quality Engineer supports and adheres to the Supplier Quality process by working through the APQP/PPAP, Corrective Action, Audit, and supplier selection processes as needed.
• Works cross-functionally with all departments, Suppliers, and organization locations as assigned to ensure supplier parts conform to specifications supporting the production environment.
• When non-conformances are found, SQE's are to address the issue in a timely manner supporting the production process while driving irreversible corrective action back to the supplier process.
• The Supplier Quality Engineer works to ensure processes are carried out with a focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
• Track Supplier performance metrics and trends to assist in supply base improvement.
• SQE's focus on Quality, cost, and delivery metric objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field with experience in the Automotive, Defense or Manufacturing industry.
• ASQ certification is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt is a plus.
• Confident in conducting Statistical Process Control and Measurement System Analysis 
• 5 years’ experience in quality capacity. 
• Experience with ISO 9001, TS-16949, and IATF-16949. 
• Experience in problem solving and problem-solving methodologies. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Ability to Utilize AIAG methods of PFMEA, Control Plan and MSA throughout the quality review process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications required

PHYSICAL EFFORT 

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. This includes 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. This includes 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. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. Employee must be able to perform job functions in 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 depending on the products being manufactured; 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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 25%