Stamping Quality Lead: APQP, PFMEA & Improvement

General Motors Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Stamping Quality Engineer at the Spring Hill Stamping plant to lead the quality focus and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure processes are well defined and executed to deliver flawless products, engage in PFMEA, APQP, and quality planning from design through production, and collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to sustain high standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of automotive quality experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) required.
• 5+ years of experience in quality operations or engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Strong expertise in PFMEA and control plan development.
• Proficient in utilizing PRTS or similar systems for effective issue management.
• Demonstrated ability in Technical Problem Solving, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Solid understanding and experience with Variation Reduction techniques and SPC.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality processes to ensure high-quality output and compliance to PCPs.
• Oversee APQP initiatives for new product launches and changes, ensuring robust quality plans.
• Drive PFMEA to identify failure modes, mitigate risks, and improve processes.
• Manage PRTS to document, analyze, and resolve quality issues with timely corrective actions.
• Lead containment activities, coordinate with suppliers on defect resolution, and manage SPPS, GCA, and 5F meetings.
• Provide guidance in Technical Problem‑Solving to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Champion Variation Reduction initiatives using statistical analysis and lean principles.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to integrate quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor quality KPIs, analyze data, and report trends to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.

Skills

PFMEA

APQP

PRTS

Technical Problem Solving

Variation Reduction

SPC

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PRTS

Job description

General Motors seeks a Stamping Quality Engineer at the Spring Hill Stamping plant to lead the quality focus and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure processes are well defined and executed to deliver flawless products, engage in PFMEA, APQP, and quality planning from design through production, and collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to sustain high standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of automotive quality experience,