Quality Systems Engineer - Torque SME

GM•Warren, MI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves conducting annual GMS-BIQ Torque/Process/Weld Assessments at various GMNA facilities including Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain, Metal Centers, and Component Holding Plants. A key responsibility is to lead/conduct Torque Confirmation Reviews for New Product Programs at GMNA Vehicle Assembly Plants, collaborating with Fastening Engineering, MEVS Group, and Plant personnel to proactively prevent torque-related recalls during the launch phase. The position also requires assisting with procedural updates to the Global Quality Manual and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Global Quality in areas such as Fastening, Joining, Dispense, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA). Decisions regarding Key Characteristics (KCDS) will be made based on data provided by DRE/BFOs. The role includes facilitating monthly global QSE fastening joining and dispense meetings, supporting the GRA council, making recommendations for global read-across solutions, representing the Quality Ops organization, and supporting MEVS on PCP and TEB updates. Additionally, the engineer will support and implement projects related to Innovation and Technology to enhance Quality systems. Travel to applicable sites throughout GMNA is required for audits, torque confirmation reviews, and problem-solving, along with managing expense reporting and adhering to departmental budgets.

Requirements

Leadership skills are required to be able to converse and report to Plant Staff and other Engineering Departments.
Comfortable presenting to large groups.
Ability to travel, coach, teach, and assess BIQ, Fastening, Joining, Dispense Processes.
Driver’s License/Passport
Comfortable working in a variety of manufacturing environments and wearing appropriate PPE.
Knowledge Fastening / Joining / Dispense Engineering Change Management (ECM)
Teamcenter
Global Quality Manual (GQM)
Process control plans (PCP)
Tool & Equipment bulletins (TEB)
Part finder
Process Quality Requirements System (PQRS)
Problem Resolution & Tracking System (PRTS)
Calibration / Verification
Global Product Description System (GPDS)
Auros / K-PAC review
Plant Floor Change Management (PFCM)
Global Standard Inspection Process (GSIP)
Fastening Controller (Atlas Copco)
User Acceptance Test (UAT)
Tool restrictions (tethering)
PFMEA / DFMEA
Master Process Document (MPD)
Workplace Safety System

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years Vehicle Assembly Experience (Body shop and General Assembly)
Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred)
Combination of Vehicle Assembly, Body, Propulsion, and Component experience (preferred)
Master’s Degree (preferred)
ASQ / ISO certifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conduct GMS-BIQ Torque/Process/Weld Assessments at all GMNA Vehicle Assembly, Propulsion, Metal Centers and Component Holding Plants.
Lead/Conduct Torque Confirmation Reviews at GMNA Vehicle Assembly Plants for New Product Programs.
Assist with procedural updates to the Global Quality Manual.
Serve as System Matter Expert (SME) for Global Quality on Fastening, joining, dispense, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
Make KCDS decisions – Responsible to help make decisions on whether items become KPC’s/PQC’s based on data provided by DRE/BFO’s.
Facilitate monthly global QSE fastening joining and dispense meeting.
Support GRA council.
Make recommendations and develop solutions for global read across.
Represent the Quality Ops organization and support MEVS on PCP and TEB updates.
Support and implement projects as it relates to Innovation and Technology that can enhance Quality systems.
Travel to all applicable sites throughout GMNA to conduct audits, torque confirmation reviews, and support problem solving when necessary.
Expense reporting for all travel activities and control expenses to departmental budget.