Quality Engineer II

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.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review manufacturing processes and specifications, to ensure contract compliance
• Interface with other departmental personnel such as manufacturing, quality verification, Supplier Quality and engineering
• Establish quality procedures, processes, and acceptance standards
• Perform build and quality problem solving using Practical Problem Solving and Lean Six Sigma methods
• Manage containment to permanent resolution for supplier and engineering non-conformances
• Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model and engineering change
• Leadership and support for Quality Plan Deployment, Integrated Product Team (IPT), Product Development Teams (PDT), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering-Try-Out and Production-Trial-Run review and approval for current and new products

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related technical field
• ASQ certification is a plus
• 5 years’ experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing related field preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001, TS-16949 preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in SAP, Teamcenter, SharePoint, Excel, and Access

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 10% travel may be required