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Job Posting Title

Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Metal Forming team in Fraser, Michigan!

The Quality Engineer ensures that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements. They monitor engineering processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices. They participate in quality-improvement initiatives and projects, and perform quality reviews and internal audits (evaluating data and writing reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. They also analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standarts and estabilish quality and reliability objectives of finished product. The Quality Engineer recommends modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

At AAM, we value our associates and offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses both bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. We firmly believe in the development of our associates and provide a wide array of training programs to foster their personal and professional growth.

Ready to Bring the Future Faster with #TeamAAM? Apply today!

Job Description

• Recommends quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Researches statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error rate; determining levels of confidence.
• Analyzes quality data from plant processes or customer indicators.
• Provides feedback to customers based on quality projects (e.g., warranty, APQP, issues, etc.).
• Leads quality investigations and problem solving.
• Researches statistical reliability by using mean time before failure, Weibull 3-parameter distribution, reliability modeling, and reliability demonstration tests.
• Develops quality improvement experiments by applying full and fractional factorial techniques.
• Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.
• Maintains statistical process controls by applying demerit/unit, zone charting, X2 charts for distributions and individual-media/range for multi-stream processes.
• Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.
• Prepares statistical information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Contributes to quality engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and shows willingness to demonstrate Safety principles in daily job duties including weekly safety observation cards.
• Shows attention to detail, maintains a productive attitude, and has willingness to take the extra steps needed to ensure the job is done correctly.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science or equivalent work experience in Quality Engineering.

• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working in an automotive environment.

• Formal training in FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA and SPC.

• Knowledge of specifications and tolerances.

• Knowledge of statistical methods and sampling techniques.

• Strong knowledge of business-related computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite.

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others; including, but not limited to, all levels of management, associates, contractors and/or customers.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• High level of analytical ability to troubleshoot where problems are complex.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related Applied Science.

• Experience working in an union environment.

• Prior Lean Kaizen manufacturing experience.

• Operating knowledge of Plex system.

• Training in calibration or calibration techniques.

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.