Quality Launch Coordinator

GM•Lake Orion, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Launch Coordinator ( QLC) to play a critical role in ensuring flawless execution of our manufacturing quality systems during vehicle launches. This position supports workstation readiness, training, and process validation while driving resolution of issues impacting plant and external metrics. The QLC will oversee the end-of-process flow of vehicles through the Quality Launch Plan, ensuring that every product meets our highest standards.

Requirements

Experience in automotive manufacturing
Plant floor experience in a lean environment.
Prior leadership experience
Strong knowledge of Quality principles.
Hands-on experience with PFMEA, process validation, and error-proofing.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced launch environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Launch Planning & Execution Establish, execute, and track the Manufacturing Quality Launch Plan.
Support and deliver all Launch Process Deliverables.
Supervise the hourly Quality Core Team.
Implement GM Built-in-Quality principles across assembly and manufacturing processes.
Develop standardized work for all quality functions.
Establish and reference Product Quality Standards in production and quality processes.
Participate in PFMEA development and RPN reduction.
Validate manufacturing and quality processes (Dynamic Vehicle Test, Wheel Alignment, Water Leak Testing, Squeak & Rattle, Color Harmony, Wiring/Hose Assessment).
Ensure export requirements are met.
Execute readiness and change control for quality and production stations.
Develop and implement Process Control Plans.
Correlate dimensional plans/gage readiness with quality data (GCA, QAP, water test).
Validate error-proofing implementation and verification stations.
Conduct capability studies of KPCs and PQCs.
Implement Launch Assurance processes (Global Customer Audit, Drive Audit, Batch & Hold).
Update Build-By-Objective (BBO) quality templates.
Define data collection and reporting requirements.
Drive problem solving and fast response during early builds.
Facilitate global communication between plants building the same product.
Staff and train hourly launch team members.
Define manpower requirements.
Support Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews (MQRRs).