Quality Engineer III - Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

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!

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The AM General Quality Engineer III - Electrical is responsible for leading and / or supporting cross-discipline teams to plan, implement and continuously improve the production quality process to achieve excellence in delivery quality. This position works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production for development and implementation of effective electrical related production process controls, error proofing, and product testing, and supports Production and Reprocess with electrical related vehicle diagnosis.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, and associated Control Plans
• Lead internal 8D activities
• 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 AM General manufacturing, quality, and engineering, along with Government 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, electrical testing, Dynamic Vehicle Testing, as required
• Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model and engineering change
• Coach and guide less experienced 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.

ASQ certification preferred.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Automotive, Defense, or Manufacturing industries, with emphasis on production systems, quality, and process improvement.

Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF / TS-16949 standards strongly preferred.

Proficient in SAP, Teamcenter, SharePoint, Excel, and Access.

Working knowledge of automotive electrical architecture, schematics, power systems, batteries, charging, and energy consumption.

Understanding of CAN bus systems, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and diagnostic troubleshooting / codes.

Skilled in the use of electrical diagnostic tools, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) is beneficial

Strong background in math, science, and IT with demonstrated analytical, structured problem-solving, and communication skills.

Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

WORKING CONDITIONS

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required