Supplier Quality Engineer - GM Defense

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GM Defense is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to serve as the technical liaison between product engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and the supply base. The role works with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues, oversees APQP for new programs, and provides supplier development leadership throughout the lifecycle of a commodity for GM Defense programs. The position is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency specified by their manager. Regular travel is required, stated as up to 50% and approximately 25–50%, including domestic and international travel. The role is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship, and relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

Five years of experience in quality, engineering, and/or manufacturing.
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
Ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop solutions.
Proficiency in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, and gage design and function.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of statistical quality control and design of experiments.
Ability to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally.
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for technical communications is required.

Nice To Haves

OEM or Tier 1 automotive experience.
Experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, and/or manufacturing quality.
Experience with Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.
Product engineering and/or program management experience.
Experience with statistical problem-solving methods such as Red X, DFSS, and DMAIC.
Manufacturing, process, and/or tool engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is strongly preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Master’s degree or technical or quality certifications.
Experience with Teamcenter VisMockup or other 3D CAD software.
Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, Project, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

Ensure supplier compliance with APQP and PPAP approval requirements.
Review and approve quality plans, including Control Plans and PFMEA, for new components and assemblies.
Review and audit supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
Conduct on-site supplier visits to determine root causes and verify corrective actions.
Perform PPAP and Run-at-rate verifications, audits, and periodic compliance monitoring.
Improve supplier quality performance through on-site workshops, technical assistance developing robust quality systems, and other required technical support.
Provide technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over, and ongoing production activities.