Supplier Quality Engineer II - Franklin, United States - AM General

    AM General
    AM General Franklin, United States

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    Description
    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.

    We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith

    We are ResponsiveWe have IntegrityWe are DynamicWe exhibit Excellence

    PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Supplier Selection & Evaluation: Perform Supplier Quality system assessments for risk and opportunity. Support Supplier selection process and technical reviews
    • Work with Suppliers through the supplier APQP process and perform PPAP / Sample submission reviews
    • Utilize AIAG methods of PFMEA, Control Plan and MSA throughout the process
    • Assist in problem solving non-conformances and issuing Problem Resolution Reports (PRR) / Corrective Actions for Suppliers. Manage containment, follow- up and preventive actions while driving issues to resolution. Utilize Practical Problem Solving and Lean-Six-Sigma methodologies throughout the process
    • Track Supplier performance metrics and trends to assist in supply base improvement
    • Provide support for Quality Department during new model changes and future product development
    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field
    • ASQ Certification (preferred)
    • Lean Six-Sigma Certification (preferred)
    • 7+ years experience in Automotive field with a Supplier Quality focus
    • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and TS 16949 required
    • Considerable experience in Corrective Actions - 8D's & 3x5 whys
    • Working knowledge of PFMEA, SPC and Control Plan
    • Working knowledge of (AIAG) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
    • Working knowledge of dimensional GD&T, check fixtures, measurement systems analysis and Statistical Process control
    • Strong proficiency in SAP, Team Center, Microsoft Office Applications, including considerable experience with SharePoint
    • Strong communication skills
    • Proficiency in problem solving and problem solving methodologies
    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

    Occasional travel may be required to visit Supplier locations and other AMG locations

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)