Onsite Quality Launch Lead — APQP/PFMEA Expert

General Motors (GM); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Quality Engineering Launch Lead at our Detroit/Hamtramck plant to drive advanced quality planning, PFMEA, and supplier quality during new vehicle launches. You will mentor cross-functional teams and lead continuous improvement efforts across the product lifecycle.

Applicants should have robust APQP/PFMEA experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel to supplier sites as required. Onsite role with relocation benefits per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• Experience in APQP and PFMEA with evidence of quality planning and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities and develop quality control plans for new launches.
• Facilitate PFMEA to identify risks and implement mitigations across manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to translate designs into quality targets and manufacturability.
• Manage issues in JIRA/PRTS to track and resolve quality concerns during launch phases.
• Oversee Supplier Quality Management including supplier development and auditing.
• Apply root-cause analysis and corrective actions; drive variation reduction and standardized best practices.
• Prepare quality reports and launch-readiness assessments for senior management.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

Product Engineering

PRTS

Supplier Quality

Variation Reduction

Vehicle Manufacturing Process

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

PRTS

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Quality Engineering Launch Lead at our Detroit/Hamtramck plant to drive advanced quality planning, PFMEA, and supplier quality during new vehicle launches. You will mentor cross-functional teams and lead continuous improvement efforts across the product lifecycle.

Applicants should have robust APQP/PFMEA experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel to supplier sites as required. Onsite role with relocation benefits per policy.