Quality Engineer: Manufacturing & Process Excellence

General Motors; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Quality Engineer to act as the technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing and customers in Grand Rapids, MI. You will ensure internal and external quality requirements are met by analyzing inputs, driving corrective actions, and supporting robust quality systems across the manufacturing process.

The role requires 3+ years in quality, engineering, or manufacturing, with strong knowledge of GD&T, DOE and statistical QC.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, procedures, tooling, and equipment.
• Ability to investigate quality issues and develop sound, data-based solutions.
• Proficiency in print reading (GD&T), part measurement, and gage functionality.
• Familiarity with statistical quality control and DOE.
• Ability to work any shift and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and report on quality performance.
• Address manufacturing quality concerns and secure customer approval for effective corrective actions.
• Review and approve key quality planning documents, including Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Audit manufacturing processes and quality systems for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action activities for internal and external quality issues.
• Apply working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Provide technical guidance to improve quality performance and support robust problem resolution.
• Support product launches, changeovers, and ongoing production activities with technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and champion Built-In Quality (BIQ) initiatives.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS), and BIQ standards.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing processes

GD&T

DOE

Statistical QC

Shift work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Equivalent technical degree

Tools

Teamcenter

CQE / Six Sigma

IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Quality Engineer to act as the technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing and customers in Grand Rapids, MI. You will ensure internal and external quality requirements are met by analyzing inputs, driving corrective actions, and supporting robust quality systems across the manufacturing process.

The role requires 3+ years in quality, engineering, or manufacturing, with strong knowledge of GD&T, DOE and statistical QC.