Quality Engineer

Company: American Axle and Manufacturing
Location: Oxford
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are bringing the future faster by delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable world. As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. 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. Are you ready to bring the future faster? Join us!Job Posting TitleQuality EngineerJob Description SummaryEnsures that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements. Monitors engineering processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects. Performs quality reviews and internal audits; evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of the finished product. Recommends modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.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. Completes 5Y and 8D analysis or other problem resolution tools as required by the customer.
• Develops quality improvement experiments by applying full and fractional factorial techniques.
• Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.
• 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.
• Develop, implement and update Control Plans.
• Lead team on FMEA developments and updates.
• Be the voice of the customer to the facility, and the voice of the plant on quality to the customer.
• All other duties as assigned.Required Skills and Education
  • Associates Degree in Engineering or Applied Science. (B.S. Preferred) or equivalent work experience in Quality Engineering
  • Knowledge and experience of Plex and Advantage
  • APQP experience
  • PPAP experience
  • Ford, GM, FCA systems and processes are not required, but preferred
  • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Is able to work effectively as both an individual and as part of a teamAbout American Axle & ManufacturingAs a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership. With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM. 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. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters -Please note that as per AAM policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that AAM will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.---

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