Quality Engineer

Job Description

On - Site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Kokomo, Indiana, on a full-time basis.

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

The Role:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting on going analysis of the production process inputs and outputs to ensure that internal and external customer quality requirements are being achieved. The Quality Engineer will work with customers to resolve Manufacturing issues, part quality performance, and provide technical support of the product. The Quality Engineer will be the Technical Liaison between Manufacturing and our customer base. 

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Monitoring and reviewing part quality performance
• Address manufacturing quality issues and ensure customer approval of corrective actions
• Improving quality performance, of responsible manufacturing area, through hands-on problem-solving support. Helping to determine root cause and support implementing timely, effective and efficient corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain all appropriate customer problem resolution systems
• Champion a Built in Quality (BIQ) element
• Support the compliance to IATF 16949, General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GMS), and Built-in-Quality (BIQ) certifications
• Actively participate in monthly proactive PFMEA reviews
• Provide quality technical assistance for production activities
• Develop, test, and craft quality solutions for changes
• Defect analysis resolution and verification for component quality
• Maintain documentation of Launch Manufacturing Quality readiness reviews
• Manage projects as requested by Site Quality Lead
• Must possess the 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 Staff and Executive Leadership in a professional manner

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Engineering Degree
• Three years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality or Manufacturing  
• Proficient in facilitating problem-solving activities
• Working knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process Failure Modes Effect Analysis (PFMEA), and Process Control Plans (PCP)
• Working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Ability to effectively communicate to customers
• Ability to develop product quality standards (PQS) based on customer requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical quality control and design of experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.
• Interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Strong communication, written and presentation skills

What Gives You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Statistical Problem Solving (Red X, OpEx, DFSS, DMAIC).
• Knowledge in print reading, GD&T interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual’s protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​