Process Quality Engineer - High-Performance Automotive

Gm Performance Power Units; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Life insurance

32 days leave

EV charging access

Gym access

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Cheltenham, UK, is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to ensure robust, repeatable, and defect-free manufacturing and assembly of Cadillac F1 Power Unit systems.

The role provides quality ownership across in-house manufacturing, sub-assembly, and final assembly, driving alignment between engineering intent, manufacturing capability, and product performance. Requires hands-on problem solving and APQP/PPAP, SPC, MSA experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• Experience in process or manufacturing quality.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, APQP/PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience supporting machining and/or additive manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in root cause analysis and CAPA systems.
• Ability to work hands-on in manufacturing and assembly environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process controls, inspection criteria, and quality standards for machining, additive manufacturing, and assembly.
• Develop and perform reaction plans for critical features utilizing SPC when applicable.
• Support builds through torque verification, leak testing, functional checks, and dimensional validation.
• Lead APQP deliverables (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows) and ensure process readiness.
• Review and approve FAI/FAIR and CTQ (Critical to Quality) documentation.
• Drive resolution of nonconformances and process issues using structured root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why).
• Own and manage MRB, NCR/CAPA processes, ensuring effective closure and prevention of recurrence.
• Work with metrology in validation activities including CMM, 3D scanning, and GD&T verification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, yield improvement, and process capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams.

Skills

GD&T

APQP/PPAP

SPC

MSA

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Machining

Additive manufacturing

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

CMM

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Cheltenham, UK, is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to ensure robust, repeatable, and defect-free manufacturing and assembly of Cadillac F1 Power Unit systems.

The role provides quality ownership across in-house manufacturing, sub-assembly, and final assembly, driving alignment between engineering intent, manufacturing capability, and product performance. Requires hands-on problem solving and APQP/PPAP, SPC, MSA experience.