Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality, engineering and/or manufacturing.
• Experience supporting supplier launch readiness, including APQP deliverables, PPAP, Run at Rate/capacity planning/execution, and recovery actions for timing risks or engineering changes.
• Experience troubleshooting dimensional, fit and finish, gap/flush, and gage-related issues at supplier and assembly plant locations.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
• Demonstrated knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (North America) if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Welding, Plastics, Materials, Chemical preferred) or an equivalent Technical Degree such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics is acceptable
• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering is a plus
• Experience with Body/Exterior components, including bumpers, fascias, grilles, spoilers, appliques, and related attachment systems
• Experience with injection molding, painting, plating, and secondary assembly processes used in exterior trim and appearance systems
• Experience leading current production and warranty investigations, supplier containment, and robust corrective action closure with cross-functional teams
• Technical and Quality Certifications are a plus
• One or more years’ OEM or Tier 1 experience in automotive quality, manufacturing or engineering functions, including demonstrated experience and capability in any of the following areas: Statistical Problem Solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC). Product Engineering. Lean Manufacturing and or Manufacturing Quality. Manufacturing, Process and or Tool Engineering. Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Assuring supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
• Reviewing and approving supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEA) for new components and assemblies for vehicle launch.
• Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Performing on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Implementing and monitoring supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run at Rate).
• Improving quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required.
• Providing technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over and ongoing production activities.

Benefits

• GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally