Quality Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Jan 28, 2025
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 is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow. Job Posting Title Quality Engineer Job Description Summary #TeamAAM's Detroit Manufacturing team is looking for a Quality Engineer to help deliver power. This individual will ensure that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements. They will perform quality reviews and internal audits; evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. They will also analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product. The Quality Engineer will recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. This is a fully onsite role within a manufacturing environment. Ready to join the team that is Bringing the Future Faster? Apply today! 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 with Root Cause Analysis, 5Y, and 8D. 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. Required Skills and Education Bachelor's Degree (engineering field preferred) or relevant combination of education and experience. 1-3+ years of experience in advanced quality within the automotive industry. Thorough understanding of Quality Systems (ISO/TS 16949). Formal training in FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA and SPC. Availability and willingness to adopt flexible work hours, including off shift coverage and weekend/holiday overtime if needed. Experience leading a team preferred. About AAM: As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM 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, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com. Why Join #TeamAAM: As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, 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. 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.