Quality Engineeer

GM • Kokomo, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer conducts ongoing analysis of production-process inputs and outputs to ensure internal and external customer quality requirements are met. The role works with customers to resolve manufacturing issues and part-quality performance concerns, provides technical product support, and serves as the technical liaison between Manufacturing and the customer base. This is an onsite role requiring the selected candidate to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Travel is less than 25%. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or 3+ years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in facilitating problem-solving activities.
• Working knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Process Control Plans (PCP).
• Working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to develop product quality standards (PQS) based on customer requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical quality control and design of experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross-functional teams simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of statistical problem-solving methods such as Red X, OpEx, DFSS, and DMAIC.
• Knowledge of print reading, GD&T interpretation, part measurement, and gage design and function.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review part-quality performance.
• Address manufacturing quality issues and ensure customer approval of corrective actions.
• Improve quality performance in the responsible manufacturing area through hands-on problem-solving support; help determine root causes and implement timely, effective, and efficient corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate customer problem-resolution systems.
• Champion a Built-in-Quality (BIQ) element.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GMS), and BIQ certifications.
• Participate in monthly proactive PFMEA reviews.
• Provide quality technical assistance for production activities.
• Develop, test, and craft quality solutions for changes.
• Resolve and verify defect analysis for component quality.
• Maintain documentation of Launch Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews.
• Manage projects as requested by the Site Quality Lead.
• Coach, teach, and audit elements of the GM Quality Manual and GMS BIQ Principles and Elements.
• Provide direct, honest, and constructive feedback to Plant Staff and Executive Leadership in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM provides employee well-being support at work and at home; further benefits information is available through its Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

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