Quality Engineeer

General Motors Company; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to analyze production inputs and outputs to meet customer quality requirements. You will work with customers to resolve issues, provide technical support, and serve as the liaison between Manufacturing and customers.

The role requires engineering or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of PFMEA, PCP, PPAP, and statistical QC. Onsite with travel up to 25%, relocation possible for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or 3+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality or Manufacturing.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities effectively.
• Knowledge of PFD, PFMEA and PCP. PPAP understanding is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with customers and develop PQS per requirements.
• Experience with statistical quality control and DOE methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze part quality performance and manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate corrective actions with customers and internal teams.
• Provide technical quality support for production activities.
• Support BIQ, IATF 16949, GMS, and BIQ certifications.
• Lead or coach on GM Quality Manual elements and BIQ practices.
• Participate in PFMEA reviews and quality readiness activities.
• Develop quality solutions for changes and verify defect resolutions.
• Maintain documentation for Launch Quality Readiness Reviews.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Engineering Degree

Quality or Manufacturing experience

Problem solving facilitation

PFD/PFMEA/PCP knowledge

PPAP knowledge

Customer communication

Quality standards development

Statistical QC and DOE

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

The Role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting ongoing 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 or 3+ 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)

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

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. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we\'re looking out for your well‑being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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

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