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Job Posting Title
Quality and Manufacturing EngineerJob Description Summary
#TeamAAM is looking for a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to join our Driveline team in Detroit, Michigan!The Quality and manufacturing Engineer ensures that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements. They will monitor engineering processes and products for alignment to company and regulatory standards and practices. They will also perform quality reviews and internal audits by evaluating data and writing reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. This individual will analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product. They will also recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. This Engineer will implement manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to enhance throughput. They will establish control charting of critical features and processes by monitoring results and determining machine and process capabilities and performance reliability. They will also resolve issues with design, manufacturability, or build sequences as well as participate in adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency.
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.
- 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 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.
- Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support.
- Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
- Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications as needed.
- Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
- Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
- Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
- Monitors equipment installations by advising crews.
- Contributes to quality engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree plus 2-5 years of relevant professional experience, or Advanced Degree plus 0-3 years of relevant professional experience.
About American Axle & Manufacturing
As 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 over 80 facilities in 18 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. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.
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