Quality Engineer

Company: American Axle
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. - Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

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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.

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Job Posting Title
Quality Engineer

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Job Description Summary
Ensures 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 finished product.Recommends modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

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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.

---All other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills and Education

---Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering degree preferred).
---1 - 3 -years of experience in advanced quality.

---Thorough understanding of Quality Systems (ISO/TS 16949).

---Knowledge of process conformance audits.

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

---Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills and statistical ability.

---Computer skills utilizing MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

---Good oral and written communication skills.

---High level of effective planning and organizational abilities

---Ability to work 2nd shift and flexible work hours including overtime as required on weekends and holidays


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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 nearly 85 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.

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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.

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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.

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