Quality Engineer - Orion Assembly

General Motors • Lake Orion, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer owns quality performance for interior vehicle systems on Orion-built vehicles. The role leads problem solving, control plan execution, supplier and plant issue resolution, and BIQ compliance for content from incoming material through final verification. The QE serves as the primary liaison between Engineering, Suppliers, and Manufacturing to support vehicle quality and reliability.

The position owns plant quality metrics and defect reduction, leads response to customer and emerging quality issues, and supports First Time Quality improvements. It documents and drives issue resolution through GM and supplier problem-solving processes, analyzes quality and field data, coordinates containment and repair activities, and communicates emerging issues and lessons learned.

The role maintains and improves PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, torque strategies, and alignment controls; supports engineering changes and Production Trial Runs; and manages Temporary Work Orders and supplier Controlled Shipping activities. It also facilitates supplier and cross-functional collaboration, supports quality inspections and yard sweeps, and leads warranty reduction and supplier cost recovery efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering, another related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related areas.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability when addressing unusual and difficult problems.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Quality Engineering and/or Supplier Quality experience.
• Manufacturing production floor experience in an automotive environment.
• Experience in torque management, alignment, or functional testing.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, PCP, torque and angle control, verification stations, SPC, and structured problem solving.
• Automotive product design exposure, particularly underbody.
• Red X Technical Problem Solving and Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) certifications.
• Body dimensional, GD&T, and part data analysis capability.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Customer focus and strong managerial courage.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective teams and influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own plant quality metrics and defect reduction for interior content, including DRR, GCA, SPPS, warranty, and field issues.
• Lead problem solving and resolution of Voice of Customer quality issues.
• Lead daily Emerging Issues / Fast Response activities, coordinating containment, breakpoints, and line support across GA areas.
• Support First Time Quality improvement initiatives for vehicle systems.
• Document issues in the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS) and drive resolution through the Current Product Improvement Team (CPIT) process.
• Ensure supplier-responsible issues are documented in Supplier Practical Problem Solving (SPPS) and coordinate closure with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and GM Supplier Quality.
• Analyze DRR, GSIP, verification station, and field data to identify systemic issues and drive closure through SPPS and 7-Diamond problem solving.
• Coordinate and track repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills, and validate suspect or rejected part disposition.
• Provide timely responses to Supplier Action Center (SAC) and manufacturing floor issues for assigned commodities.
• Communicate Emerging Issues summaries and Lessons Learned to Engineering, Validation, and Quality teams.
• Maintain and continuously improve PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, torque strategies, and alignment-related operational controls.
• Partner with Torque SMEs, Alignment SMEs, and Quality Operations on fastening, alignment, and applicable 12V or functional verifications.
• Support engineering change management, including ECRs, PTRs, and tooling changes, by assessing quality risk and ensuring validation, breakpoints, and documentation updates.
• Support Production Trial Runs for changes, document concerns, and provide pass/fail feedback.
• Request and manage Temporary Work Orders (TWO) as needed to support the assembly plant.
• Support implementation and resolution of supplier Controlled Shipping activities.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison between Engineering, Suppliers, and Manufacturing.
• Facilitate supplier visits to the manufacturing facility and ensure Quality Engineering presence in commodity issue reviews.
• Participate in the Assembly Plant Change Management process for content.
• Support quality issue yard sweeps and develop specific inspection methods and standards.
• Champion assigned warranty reduction initiatives for content.
• Document and execute Supplier Cost Recovery charges for financial impact associated with supplier quality issues.

Benefits

• Well-being support at work and at home from day one.
• Relocation benefits are not provided; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level