Supplier 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.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for executing the Supplier Quality plan utilizing AM General processes and procedures to ensure purchased production parts meet quality requirements in support of AM General production and delivery.  This role includes supporting the Supplier Selection process, leading suppliers through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), monitoring supplier performance, managing suppliers to continuously improve, and conducting problem solving in response to production issues related to supplier quality.  The SQE work's cross-functionally with other departments and the supply-base to ensure supplier quality is delivered in support of business objectives.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier Selection and Evaluation, including assessments of supplier system performance and review for risk and opportunity and technical reviews
• Working with suppliers through the APQP/PPAP and sample submission reviews. Complete corrective action, and supplier selection processes as needed
• Provide guidance on compliance
• Provide support to Quality Department during new model changes and future product development and engineering changes
• Works cross-functionally with all departments, Suppliers, and organization locations as assigned to ensure supplier parts conform to specifications supporting the production environment
• When non-conformances are found, SQE's are to address the issue in a timely manner supporting the production process while driving irreversible corrective action back to the supplier process
• Track Supplier performance metrics and trends to assist in supply base improvement
• SQE's focus on quality, cost, and delivery metric objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related technical experience in the Automotive, Defense or Manufacturing industry
• 4-7 years experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing related field
• Working knowledge of AIAG quality core tools Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Working knowledge of dimensional GD&T and check fixtures
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong communication skills

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
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

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 25% travel may be required