Quality Engineeer

General Motors • Kokomo, IN

2d • 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 customers. The position is onsite, requires travel of less than 25%, and may offer relocation benefits to eligible candidates under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or at least 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 written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Statistical problem-solving experience or knowledge, such as Red X, OpEx, DFSS, or 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 corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate customer problem-resolution systems.
• Champion a Built-in-Quality (BIQ) element.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, the General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GMS), and Built-in-Quality (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, constructive feedback to plant staff and executive leadership professionally.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM describes employee well-being support and directs candidates to its Total Rewards resources for benefits details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time