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Job Posting Title

Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are searching for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Rochester Manufacturing Facility, based in Rochester, Indiana.

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Engineer. Responsibilities will include:

Develop and implement quality standards, control plans, and inspection processes to ensure product integrity. Conduct audits, inspections, and data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for product and process deviations.

Job Description

• Develop and implement quality standards, control plans, and inspection processes to ensure product integrity.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for product and process deviations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, Q4) and customer standards.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Train and support production teams on quality systems, best practices, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Act as a key quality representative ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
• Maintain detailed records and generate reports on quality performance, issues, and resolutions.
• Must be willing and able to travel to our sister location in Three Rivers, MI regularly. Other travel required - Minimal
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in quality engineering or quality control role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (Corrective actions, APQP, PFMEA, Fishbone/8D/5Why).
• Experience with internal and external audits (LPA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within the automotive industry.
• Quality Certifications (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, ISO, etc.)

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.