Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Rochester

General Motors; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Relocation benefits available

Tuition assistance programs

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

General Motors in Rochester, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support a highly automated, three-shift manufacturing operation. You will work with Manufacturing, Process, Product, Mechanical and Controls Engineering to assure quality from development through manufacturing and into the field.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, high-technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field(s).
• Ability to understand and assess complex Engineering issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions that result in Continuous Improvement in the areas of Safety, Uptime, and Quality.
• Use data to identify process conditions and develop solutions.
• Early issue identification, problem-solving, and corrective action tracking and resolution.
• Summarize and evaluate reject and defect data to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide statistical analysis of manufacturing process data.
• Critical role in change management to assure no effect on product quality.
• Verify compliance to quality requirements and procedures.
• Communication and coordinate information to and from internal and external customers.
• Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions.
• Remain flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.
• Support corporate and local Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) goals related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Role :

Manufacturing Quality Engineer, able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in Product and Process Problem Solving and active in continuous improvement related to Safety, Quality, and Innovation. Work is performed in a supporting and encouraging environment located in a manufacturing facility where creativity and initiative are encouraged. We are seeking a bright, hardworking candidate interested in working in a fast paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and interpersonal skills allowing them to achieve in a strong, supportive, team environment. As a member of the Quality Engineering Team, you will directly support a highly automated, three-shift manufacturing operation. Central focus regarding Quality for Global Propulsion System (GPS) across the entire development process, through manufacturing and into the field. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Process, Product as well as Mechanical and Controls Engineering to assure manufacture of quality products.

What You'll Do:

• Develop engineering solutions that result in Continuous Improvement in the areas of Safety, Uptime, and Quality
• Use data to identify process conditions and develop solutions
• Early issue identification, problem-solving, and corrective action tracking and resolution
• Summarize and evaluate reject and defect data to drive continuous improvement
• Provide statistical analysis of manufacturing process data
• Critical role in change management to assure no effect on product quality
• Verify compliance to quality requirements and procedures
• Communication and coordinate information to and from internal and external customers
• Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions
• Remain flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
• Support corporate and local Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) goals related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field(s).
• Ability to understand and assess complex Engineering issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office Suite

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Quality knowledge Ability to evaluate conformance to documented product and process specifications
• Familiar with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Containment and understanding of customer satisfaction metrics
• Problem Solving Certification/Lean Six Sigma Belt Certification
• Understanding of ISO/IATF quality requirements
• SQL/database knowledge
• 2+ years experience working in manufacturing environment(s)
• Ability to multi-task, support several projects and assign priority appropriately
• Strong organizational skills - managing information from multiple locations and sources
• Ability to work both independently and within teams
• Familiar with Minitab or other statistical software (QDAS highly preferred!)
• Knowledge of common problem-solving methodologies (Six-Sigma, RedX, Shainin, 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA)
• Entry-level understanding and proficiency in 3D CAD environments (Solidworks)

Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,200.00 - $125,900.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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