Quality Launch Operations Engineer (Temporary)

General Motors; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors Mexico seeks a Launch Quality Group Leader to oversee quality assurance during new product launches from prototype to Start of Regular Production, ensuring flawless execution and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on APQP/PPAP, MSA, GD&T knowledge, and strong English. Willingness to travel up to 25% and support weekend/holiday projects as needed. This is a 10-month temporary assignment onsite in Mexico.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or experience.
• Experience with ISO standards, BIQ, and GQRs.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficiency in Q-DAS or Minitab.
• Knowledge of Power BI (desirable).
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Advanced and fluent English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead quality assurance activities during new product launches from prototype builds through Start of Regular Production (SORP).
• Drive compliance with quality standards, PPAP requirements, and manufacturing readiness processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve issues and achieve launch quality targets.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

English proficiency

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Q-DAS

Minitab

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Job Description This position is temporary for 10 months.

Key Responsibilities

The Launch Quality Group Leader is responsible for leading quality assurance activities during new product launches, ensuring flawless execution from prototype builds through Start of Regular Production (SORP). This role drives compliance with quality standards, PPAP requirements, and manufacturing readiness processes while coordinating cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and achieve launch quality targets. The position requires strong expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Methods, and structured Problem Solving. The Launch Quality Group Leader serves as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Production Teams to ensure successful product launches and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or experience.
• Experience with ISO standards, BIQ, and GQRs.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in Q-DAS or Minitab.
• Knowledge of Power BI(desirable)
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Advanced and fluent English proficiency.

Technical Skills

• Quality Core Tools
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Control Plans
• Process Flow Development
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Statistical Knowledge
• Process Capability Analysis
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• Hypothesis Testing
• Trend Analysis
• Data Analytics and Statistical Interpretation
• Experience

Experience Three or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Travel and Availability Requirements

Availability to travel less than 25% of the time, primarily for new machinery validation. Travel assignments may last up to one month at a time. A valid visa is preferred. Availability to occasionally adjust shifts based on business or project needs. Willingness to support projects during weekends and holidays when required. Flexibility and openness to changing project requirements.

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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 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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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