
General Motors Company is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States
Quality Engineer - GM Defense at General Motors
About the role
Job Description
Job Description:
On Site :
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Defense Production Facility in Concord, North Carlina on a full-time basis (shift is four 10's, Monday
- Thursday).
About GM Defense:
GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities – integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!
The Role:
GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with limited oversight!
Support vehicle engineering in the Implementation of the Quality Requirements. Monitor consistency to Global Metric Definitions and Performance. Maintain documentation of Launch Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews. Actively participate in Plant Quality Manager Meetings & Launch Quality Manager Meetings. Manage projects as requested from Quality Shop Director. Proficiency and knowledge of the elements of the GM Quality System / GMS BIQ and of the Quality Launch Plan. Proficiency and knowledge of the requirements in the Global Quality Manual.
Ability to coach, teach and audit elements of GM Quality Manual and GMS BIQ Principle and Elements. Managerial Courage to provide direct, honest, constructive feedback to Plant Staffs / Executive Leadership in a subtle and professional manner. Present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition, technical mentorship on complex problems, and regular updates on progress. Support Launch of new products in the plant when applicable. Maintain updates to Quality Requirements. Maintain Quality Requirement deviations from plants. Maintain Cost of Quality reports by Plant.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
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Interact with Production and Engineering teams to identify and implement solutions to issues impacting Vehicle Assembly Plant and final customer
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Ensure effective containment and resolution to identified non-conforming product
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Communicate emerging issues for responsible components daily to affected team/s.
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Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills
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Validate supplier scrap
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Work with SPPS process on supplier related issued
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Support the PTR Process by running PTR's and evaluating impact on the product / function
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Support launch activities of new products
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Support the implementation and effective adherence to all elements within GMS & IATF
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline or related field.
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5+ years of relevant work experience
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Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
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High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
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Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
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Proficient in reading part drawings and interpretation of part measurement
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
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Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to quality engineering
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Knowledge of design tolerances and gauge function
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Understanding of supplier quality standards
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Engineering or quality background
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Knowledge of GMS principles and practices
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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be either a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
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Required skills
Quality engineering
Auditing
Documentation
Manufacturing quality
Process compliance
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