Quality Engineer - Off Shift

General Motors; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site facilities

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Quality Engineer for a high-volume engine manufacturing facility on the 3rd shift (10pm–6am). You will drive problem-solving, support BIQ 4 certification, and develop product quality standards while working with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.

The role focuses on containment, corrective actions, warranty reduction, change management, and documenting issues. Strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint are essential; relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• MUST have the ability to work 3rd shift
• Ability to work weekends and overtime
• Experience with PFMEA, PRTS, SPC, GD&T and Control Plans
• Strong problem-solving and corrective action capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• High integrity and strong customer focus
• Drive for results and sound technical judgment

Responsibilities

• Drive and/or support problem-solving activities
• Support initiatives to maintain BIQ 4 certification for the plant
• Develop and maintain Product Quality Standards for assigned role
• Issue Quality Alerts as applicable
• Support warranty reduction initiatives
• Participate in the change management process
• Communicate emerging issues for responsible components on a daily basis
• Create and coordinate engine quality holds
• Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills
• Participate in high-risk supplier phone calls
• Validate scrap disposition
• Initiate requests and follow up with Engineering on issuance of temporary work orders
• Support APQP and supplier readiness activities, including PPAP
• Issue SPPSs and cost recoveries as appropriate
• Support SPRTS resolution as needed
• Work with Engineering on PRTS issues
• Support the PTR process and document concerns
• Support and initiate controlled shipping activity
• Attend/support production and quality meetings

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Drive for results

Office software proficiency

3rd shift availability

Willingness to work weekends/OT

Root cause analysis

Teamwork with suppliers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

GD&T

Control Plans

PRTS

Job description

Job Description

The Role: We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Quality Engineer to join our team at a high-volume engine manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, reducing warranty, improving quality performance or part and process, and supporting plant quality systems and certification objectives. The ideal candidate will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and cross-functional teams to solve problems, drive containment and corrective actions, and strengthen overall quality performance. This will be a 3rd shift position (10pm to 6am).

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Drive and/or support problem-solving activities
• Support initiatives to maintain BIQ 4 certification for the plant
• Develop and maintain Product Quality Standards for assigned role
• Issue Quality Alerts as applicable
• Support warranty reduction initiatives
• Participate in the change management process
• Communicate emerging issues for responsible components on a daily basis
• Create and coordinate engine quality holds
• Coordinate repair, rework, and containment activities for identified spills
• Participate in high-risk supplier phone calls
• Validate scrap disposition
• Initiate requests and follow up with Engineering on issuance of temporary work orders
• Support APQP and supplier readiness activities, including PPAP
• Issue SPPSs and cost recoveries as appropriate
• Support *SPRTS resolution as needed
• Work with Engineering on PRTS issues
• Support the PTR process and document concerns
• Support and initiate controlled shipping activity
• Attend/support production and quality meetings

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• MUST have the ability to work 3rd shift
• Ability to work weekends and over time
• Experience with PFMEA, PRTS, SPC, GD&T and Control Plans
• Strong problem-solving and corrective action capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• High integrity and strong customer focus
• Drive for results and sound technical judgment

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Quality Engineering experience
• Knowledge/experience in engine machining/assembly manufacturing
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and Red X (or Six Sigma) Red X Apprentice or Journeyman Certification
• Strong technical and functional expertise in quality systems and manufacturing processes

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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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